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Subject: Ghuma (Grain Container). Large terracotta tumblers or vessels such as these are used for storing food grains by the villagers and are colloquially known as ghuma.

Subject: Ghuma (Grain Container). Large terracotta tumblers or vessels such as these are used for storing food grains by the villagers and are colloquially known as ghuma.

Subject: Ghuma (Grain Container). Large terracotta tumblers or vessels such as these are used for storing food grains by the villagers and are colloquially known as ghuma.

Subject: Ghuma (Grain Container). Large terracotta tumblers or vessels such as these are used for storing food grains by the villagers and are colloquially known as ghuma.

Subject: Ghuma (Grain Container). Large terracotta tumblers or vessels such as these are used for storing food grains by the villagers and are colloquially known as ghuma.

Subject: Ghuma (Grain Container). Large terracotta tumblers or vessels such as these are used for storing food grains by the villagers and are colloquially known as ghuma.

Subject: Bowl. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Terracotta crafts being water and weather proof are popular as indoor objects as well as outdoor decoration. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. Earthen vessels and utensils such as this bowl are a basic requirement of rural life.

Subject: Dolls. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. A pair comprising of male and female dolls known as joukandhei is a part of the tribal ritual of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha but now most such dolls continue on their traditional form and are used for decorative purposes rather than the original purpose for which they were meant.

Subject: Dolls. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. A pair comprising of male and female dolls known as joukandhei is a part of the tribal ritual of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha but now most such dolls continue on their traditional form and are used for decorative purposes rather than the original purpose for which they were meant. View of the back of the dolls.

Subject: Palinki (Palanquin). Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items such as this miniature palanquin. A palanquin may be used to carry religious images in Hindu processions. Modern use of the palanquin is limited to ceremonial occasions, for instance, for carrying the bride in a traditional wedding or during funerals.

Subject: Palinki (Palanquin). Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items such as this miniature palanquin. A palanquin may be used to carry religious images in Hindu processions. Modern use of the palanquin is limited to ceremonial occasions, for instance, for carrying the bride in a traditional wedding or during funerals.

Subject: Dolls. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. A pair comprising of male and female dolls known as joukandhei is a part of the tribal ritual of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha but now most such dolls continue on their traditional form and are used for decorative purposes rather than the original purpose for which they were meant.

Subject: Dolls. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. A pair comprising of male and female dolls known as joukandhei is a part of the tribal ritual of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha but now most such dolls continue on their traditional form and are used for decorative purposes rather than the original purpose for which they were meant. View of the back of the dolls.

Subject: Dolls. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. A pair comprising of male and female dolls known as joukandhei is a part of the tribal ritual of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha but now most such dolls continue on their traditional form and are used for decorative purposes rather than the original purpose for which they were meant.

Subject: Dolls. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. A pair comprising of male and female dolls known as joukandhei is a part of the tribal ritual of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha but now most such dolls continue on their traditional form and are used for decorative purposes rather than the original purpose for which they were meant. View of the back of dolls.

Subject: Santa Claus. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. This figure is of Santa Claus.

Subject: Santa Claus. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. This figure is of Santa Claus. Back view of the figurine.

Subject: Mathia (Water Pot). Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. This is a terracotta water pot decorated with colored lacquer work. Base up view of the pot.

Subject: Mathia (Water Pot). Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. This is a terracotta water pot decorated with colored lacquer work.

Subject: Ghuma (Grain Container). Large terracotta tumblers or vessels such as these are used for storing food grains by the villagers and are colloquially known as ghuma.

Subject: Mathia (Water Pot). Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Terracotta crafts being water and weather proof are popular as indoor objects as well as outdoor decoration. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. Earthen vessels and utensils such as this terracotta water pot are a basic requirement of rural life.

Subject: Architectural Fragment. A fragment possibly from the gandi (curvilinear spire portion) of deul (sanctuary or main shrine) of a temple. At the bottom there is a remnant of a vidhyadhara (demigod). This object has been loaned by the Odisha State Museum.

Subject: Architectural Fragment. A sculpture of a Gajasimha that is a mythical hybrid animal or Vyala in Hindu mythology, appearing as a lion with the head or trunk of an elephant. This object has been loaned by the Odisha State Museum.

Subject: Architectural Fragment. A fragment possibly from the gandi (curvilinear spire portion) of deul (sanctuary or main shrine) of a temple. This object has been loaned by the Odisha State Museum.