CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Riddhi. This is a painted sculpture of Riddhi carved in wood. Riddhi and Siddhi are Lord Ganesha’s consorts. Riddhi signifies wealth and prosperity and Siddhi denotes intellectual and spiritual powers. Wood carving is an old art form practiced in different parts of Odisha in many unique ways. Often, gambhari or beech wood, the local wood is used for the carvings as it has a fine texture and is light-cream color though other woods may also be used. Idols of gods and goddesses such as these are quite popular in Odisha's craftwork. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Riddhi. This is a painted sculpture of Riddhi carved in wood. Riddhi and Siddhi are Lord Ganesha’s consorts. Riddhi signifies wealth and prosperity and Siddhi denotes intellectual and spiritual powers. Wood carving is an old art form practiced in different parts of Odisha in many unique ways. Often, gambhari or beech wood, the local wood is used for the carvings as it has a fine texture and is light-cream color though other woods may also be used. Idols of gods and goddesses such as these are quite popular in Odisha's craftwork. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Simha Gaja. This object has been carved into a simha (lion) trampling a gaja (elephant). An essential part of growing up in Odisha is toys, dolls, puppets and masks from wood. Animal figures are a popular theme. These toys are richly colored and developed in a stylized form. Often, gambhari or beech wood, the local wood is used for the carvings as it has a fine texture and is light-cream color though other woods may also be used. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Simha Gaja. This object has been carved into a simha (lion) trampling a gaja (elephant). An essential part of growing up in Odisha is toys, dolls, puppets and masks from wood. Animal figures are a popular theme. These toys are richly colored and developed in a stylized form. Often, gambhari or beech wood, the local wood is used for the carvings as it has a fine texture and is light-cream color though other woods may also be used. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Lion. This is a wooden lion. An essential part of growing up in Odisha is toys, dolls, puppets and masks from wood. Animal figures are a popular theme. Often, gambhari or beech wood, the local wood is used for the carvings as it has a fine texture and is light-cream color though other woods may also be used. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Lion. This is a wooden lion. An essential part of growing up in Odisha is toys, dolls, puppets and masks from wood. Animal figures are a popular theme. Often, gambhari or beech wood, the local wood is used for the carvings as it has a fine texture and is light-cream color though other woods may also be used. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Lion. This is a lion carved in a mixture of wood and clay. An essential part of growing up in Odisha is toys, dolls, puppets and masks from wood. Often, gambhari or beech wood, the local wood is used for the carvings as it has a fine texture and is light-cream color though other woods may also be used. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Lion. This is a lion carved in a mixture of wood and clay. An essential part of growing up in Odisha is toys, dolls, puppets and masks from wood. Often, gambhari or beech wood, the local wood is used for the carvings as it has a fine texture and is light-cream color though other woods may also be used. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Coconut with Krishna, Mahisasurmardani and Heramba. This coconut shell is painted with Krishna, Mahishasuramardini and Heramba. This side of the shell has iconography of Ganesha and Heramba painted over it. Coconut is a common fruit in Odisha, its endospermic shell is hard and durable. These are used in crafts by intricate whittling of the shell and then painting designs on them. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Coconut with Krishna, Mahisasurmardani and Heramba. This coconut shell shows scenes from Krishna Leela. This side has iconography of Krishna playing the flute and surrounded by gopis. Coconut is a common fruit in Odisha, its endospermic shell is hard and durable. These are used in crafts by intricate whittling of the shell and then painting designs on them. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Coconut with Krishna, Mahisasurmardani and Heramba. This coconut shell is painted with Krishna, Mahishasuramardini and Heramba. This side of shell has iconography of Mahishasuramardini and 10 Mahavidyas painted over it. Coconut is a common fruit in Odisha, its endospermic shell is hard and durable. These are used in crafts by intricate whittling of the shell and then painting designs on them. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Coconut with Krishna, Mahisasurmardani and Heramba. This coconut shell is painted with Krishna, Mahishasuramardini and Heramba. This side of the shell has iconography of Ganesha and Heramba painted over it. Coconut is a common fruit in Odisha, its endospermic shell is hard and durable. These are used in crafts by intricate whittling of the shell and then painting designs on them. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Durga Madhab Plaque. Lord Jagannatha, the presiding deity of the Jagannatha temple is known as Madhaba. People of Odisha worship Durga and Madhab together for peace and prosperity and praise. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Jagannatha Triad Plaque. Jagannatha is considered a form of Vishnu. He is a part of a triad along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. The icons are carved and decorated wooden stump with large round eyes and a symmetric face and have a conspicuous absence of hands or legs. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Jagannatha. Jagannatha is considered a form of Vishnu. He is a part of a triad along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. The icons are carved and decorated wooden stump with large round eyes and a symmetric face and have a conspicuous absence of hands or legs. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Jagannatha. Jagannatha is considered a form of Vishnu. He is a part of a triad along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. The icons are carved and decorated wooden stump with large round eyes and a symmetric face and have a conspicuous absence of hands or legs. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Subhadra. Subhadra is Jagannatha's sister. Jagannatha is considered a form of Vishnu. The icons are carved and decorated wooden stump with large round eyes and a symmetric face and have a conspicuous absence of hands or legs. Back view of the object. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Subhadra. Subhadra is Jagannatha's sister. Jagannatha is considered a form of Vishnu. The icons are carved and decorated wooden stump with large round eyes and a symmetric face and have a conspicuous absence of hands or legs. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Balabhadra. Balabhadra is Jagannatha's brother. Jagannatha is considered a form of Vishnu. The icons are carved and decorated wooden stump with large round eyes and a symmetric face and have a conspicuous absence of hands or legs. Back view of the object. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Balabhadra. Balabhadra is Jagannatha's brother. Jagannatha is considered a form of Vishnu. The icons are carved and decorated wooden stump with large round eyes and a symmetric face and have a conspicuous absence of hands or legs. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Jagannatha Mask. This is a papier-mâché mask of Jagannatha who is considered to be a form of Vishnu. He is a part of a triad along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. Papier-mâché is a French word for chewed paper. This craft was probably introduced during the Mughal reign. The surface of papier-mâché produces an ideal ground for painting, which is probably the reason the craft became popular in Odisha with its traditional pattachitra painters. This art in Odisha uses a fusion of paper, cloth rags and straw. It is pulped by hand after softening with water. Additives like multani mitti are added to the pulp as an adhesive and for providing a textured finish. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Subhadra Mask. This is a papier-mâché Subhadra mask. Subhadra is sister of Jagannatha and a part of the Jagannatha triad. Papier-mâché is a French word for chewed paper. This craft was probably introduced during the Mughal reign. The surface of papier-mâché produces an ideal ground for painting, which is probably the reason the craft became popular in Odisha with its traditional pattachitra painters. This art in Odisha uses a fusion of paper, cloth rags and straw. It is pulped by hand after softening with water. Additives like multani mitti are added to the pulp as an adhesive and for providing a textured finish. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Balabhadra Mask. This is a papier-mâché Balabhadra mask. Balabhadra is brother of Jagannatha and a part of the Jagannatha triad. Papier-mâché is a French word for chewed paper. This craft was probably introduced during the Mughal reign. The surface of papier-mâché produces an ideal ground for painting, which is probably the reason the craft became popular in Odisha with its traditional pattachitra painters. This art in Odisha uses a fusion of paper, cloth rags and straw. It is pulped by hand after softening with water. Additives like multani mitti are added to the pulp as an adhesive and for providing a textured finish. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Leopard. This is a painted wooden leopard. An essential part of growing up in Odisha is toys, dolls, puppets and masks from wood. Animal figures are a popular theme. These toys are richly colored and developed in a stylized form. Often, gambhari or beech wood, the local wood is used for the carvings as it has a fine texture and is light-cream color though other woods may also be used. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.