CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Woman Carrying Bobei Rasi . Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. This craft has a tribal lineage and flourishes in the tribal belts of Odisha. This is a figure of a woman carrying bobei rasi (rope made of bobei grass that grows in Odisha's Mayurbhanj region) on her head. Front view of the figurine. This object was procured from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI).

Subject: Woman Carrying Bobei Rasi . Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. This craft has a tribal lineage and flourishes in the tribal belts of Odisha. This is a figure of a woman carrying bobei rasi (rope made of bobei grass that grows in Odisha's Mayurbhanj region) on her head. Back view of the figurine. This object was procured from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI).

Subject: Bow. A bow used for hunting. It is made of curved piece of wood joined at both ends by a taut string. This object is procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles, Baripada who procured it from Gudgu Sing in Jayabilla village of Mayurbhanj district.

Subject: Tunira . A tunira is a quiver or a container for holding arrows. This quiver has six arrows in it. This object was procured from Tassar & Silk Federation (SERIFED), Baripada.

Subject: Gurunda and Ukhulu. An ukhulu is the mortar which is the bowl component and a gurunda is the pestle which is the club-shaped component of mortar and pestle. They are used to prepare ingredients or substances by crushing and grinding them into a fine paste or powder. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles Zonal Office, Baripada who procured it from Mudrajodi village of Mayurbhanj district.

Subject: Katha Chatu. A Katha Chatu is a wooden serving ladle. This object was procured from Mudrajodi village of Mayurbhanj district.

Subject: Tanka sera . This necklace has circular motifs in dhokra metal strung on a black bead chain.

Subject: Tanka sera . This necklace has circular motifs in dhokra metal strung on a black bead chain.

Subject: Necklace . This necklace has motifs in dhokra metal strung on a black bead chain.

Subject: Mila Katri . This is a small knife that can be carried around and used for cutting thread. This object was procured from the General Manager of Regional Industries Centre, Rayagada who procured it from Nakul Pidikaka.

Subject: Mila Katri . This is a small knife that can be carried around and used for cutting thread. This object was procured from the General Manager of Regional Industries Centre, Rayagada who procured it from Nakul Pidikaka.

Subject: Silver Hata Khadu . A pair of silver-plated bangles formed from ropes of twisted wire.

Subject: Fish Shaped Cashkit . This is a metal box used to store and carry coins. This is also considered a sign of social status and wealth. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Fish Shaped Cashkit . This is a metal box used to store and carry coins. This is also considered a sign of social status and wealth. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Fish Shaped Cashkit . This is a metal box used to store and carry coins. This is also considered a sign of social status and wealth. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Gubha. A gubha is an ornamental hair accessory used by indigenous communities of Odisha.

Subject: Comb . This comb can be used for combing or as a hairstyling device. It is also exchanged by young lovers as a gift of affection. This object was procured from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI).

Subject: Comb . This comb can be used for combing or as a hairstyling device. It is also exchanged by young lovers as a gift of affection.

Subject: Chalo Phodoni . Chalo Phodoni is traditionally made by the indigenous people of Mayurbhanj to sew the straw house roof. It is made from bamboo and is pointed at both ends. A hole is made in center for the rope to pass. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles Zonal Office, Baripada who procured it from Fulamani Marndi in Mudrajodi village of Haldibani in Mayurbhanj district.

Subject: Koya Dress . A pair of red blouse and skirt that is worn by the women of Koya tribe during a dance performance that imitates the movement of a bison.

Subject: Kauti. A fabric that is presented to the bride during marriage ceremonies and that can be used as a head scarf. This object was procured from Rabi Meher.

Subject: Juaali . A juaali is a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plough (langala) or cart that they are to pull. This object was procured from Tassar & Silk Federation (SERIFED), Baripada.

Subject: Langala Juaali . Plough (langala) is an agricultural tool for loosening or turning the soil before sowing seed or planting. Juaali is the yoke, a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plough or cart that they are to pull. This object was procured from Juang Development Corporation.

Subject: Mahua seeds with coat . Mahua seeds are from an Indian tropical tree Mahua. They are uses to make syrup for medicinal purposes. They are also fermented to produce the alcoholic drink mahua, a liquor. This object has been gifted by Assistant Director of Textiles, Baripada.