Brass Camel Showpieces and Statues (Oont)
oont showpiece · pital ka oont · camel statue · Rajasthani camel · camel figurine · desert decor
About this collection
This page holds 13 camel showpieces from ₹1,970, from 4 to 10.6 inch tall. All 13 are pure brass. Weights run from 240 g to 6.66 kg, the middle of the range is about ₹3,595 and the largest camel is ₹15,700.
All of these are table and shelf pieces, so the choice is about presence. The 4 to 5.5 inch camels sit on a study desk or in a glass showcase with other small figures. The 6.5 to 8.3 inch camels are the usual pick for a centre table or a TV unit; an 8 inch piece here weighs about 1.5 to 1.6 kg, which is a solid casting you can feel when you lift it. The 9.5 to 10.6 inch camels stand alone on a console or an entrance table. A camel is tall and narrow, with long legs and a high neck, so weight matters more than usual: a heavier body keeps it steady on a shelf that gets bumped. Compare the 6.5 inch at 1.1 kg with the 9.5 inch at 2 kg before deciding. Look at the photos for the saddle and harness work, which is where the designs differ.
A camel is a familiar gift for someone with roots in Rajasthan or a liking for desert decor, and many people buy two to face each other. Dust the saddle carving with a soft brush and wipe the smooth parts with a dry cloth.
