The Musical Doll of the Gunsur Malias tribe is a gorgeous brass sculpture in the form of music, tradition, and craftsmanship. Being a lost-wax casting, this figure embodies the age-old roots of the tribal community with performing arts and ceremonial music. Lost-wax being the technique widely recommended for reproduction precision and retention of fine details, breathes life and movement into this otherwise static form. The man figures upright on the pedestal, circular-shaped, precisely projecting stability and reverence. The pedestal finds its four stands that balance it and lend it height.
The man holds a long blowing musical instrument, which would probably be a tribal wind instrument used for rituals, celebrations, or as a signal for events occurring in the local community. The figure's posture and grasp show concentration and devotion to his performance, thus transforming this figure into a dedication for tribal musicians. Music is essential to the cultural life of the Gunsur Malias, and is most often used together with dance, story-telling, and often unto spiritual ceremonies. This Musical Doll transcends the simple ornamental purpose to mean that segment of folklore for this tribe, which is part and parcel of their oral and music heritage encapsulated in metal. The detailed and meaningful cultural elements expressed in this figure reflect the artistic prowess of the Gunsur Malias in tribal metal art and their commitment to making that art functional as well as formal.