Tribal Motifs
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We comb through the unique tribal practices in Chhattisgarh’s heartland, where once the modest comb was highly regarded as a symbol of a Muria man’s love and desire. (Photo Source: Courtesy Mushtak Khan/Sahapedia)
There is no doubt that anything can be turned into an object that symbolises love…
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The typical wood-carved ethnic art motifs of the Naga people of north-eastern India were abstractions of mostly animal forms, with a defined…
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Nagaland has a rich tradition of wood craft that has its roots in an animistic past. Woodcarving is an art form that is largely related to architecture and ritual practices, and has been the forte of most of the 17 major Naga tribes in both eastern and western parts of the state. Besides…
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