CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Mana. A mana is a measuring utensil for grain and pulses. Such measures were common in a barter based economy and continue to be used even with the shift to currency. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Ghagudi (Bell Tinkler). Ghagudi are metal bells that are used to create a musical effect especially to accompany devotional music or prayers. This object was procured from Odisha Adivasi Mela, 2018.

Subject: Kamara Kolopa. A lock used by people of Mayurbhanj communities to fasten the door and boxes for security. This object was procured from Similipal Hills in Mudrajodi village of Mayurbhanj district.

Subject: Jhakamaki. A jhakamaki is a capsule like box used to store cotton soaked alcohol, flint and a piece of iron. When the flint stone is struck against the metal piece, it produces sparks. This indigenous lighter is preferred over easily available matchboxes. This object was procured from Assistant Director of Textiles, Baripada from Monmohan Natha.

Subject: Karata . This is a storage container for keeping marijuana, coins etc. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Karata . This is a storage container for keeping marijuana, coins etc. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Oyster shell (Shamuka). This is a knife fashioned by rubbing one of the edges of an oyster shell against a stone to sharpen it. It is used to peel soft fruits and vegetable by tribes in Mayurbhanj. 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: Oyster shell (Shamuka). This is a knife fashioned by rubbing one of the edges of an oyster shell against a stone to sharpen it. It is used to peel soft fruits and vegetable by tribes in Mayurbhanj. 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: Adivasi Bajabala (Dhol). A figurine of a adivasi (tribal) man playing a dhol (drum). 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. Front view of the figurine. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Adivasi Bajabala (Dhol). A figurine of a adivasi (tribal) man playing a dhol (drum). 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. Back view of the figurine. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Adivasi Bajabala (Drum). A figurine of a adivasi (tribal) man playing a drum. 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. Front view of the figurine. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Adivasi Bajabala (Drum). A figurine of a adivasi (tribal) man playing a drum. 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. Back view of the figurine. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Adivasi Bajabala (Ektara). A figurine of a adivasi (tribal) man playing a one stringed instrument. 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. Front view of the figurine. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Adivasi Bajabala (Ektara). A figurine of a adivasi (tribal) man playing a one stringed instrument. 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. Side view of the figurine. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Adivasi Bajabala (Ektara). A figurine of a adivasi (tribal) man playing a one stringed instrument. 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. Back view of the figurine. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Adivasi Bajabala (Changu Badya). A figurine of a adivasi (tribal) man playing changu (instrument). 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. Front view of the figurine. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Adivasi Bajabala (Changu Badya). A figurine of a adivasi (tribal) man playing changu (instrument). 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. Back view of the figurine. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Adivasi Bajabala (Jhumka). A figurine of a adivasi (tribal) man playing jhumka. 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. Front view of the figurine. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Adivasi Bajabala (Jhumka). A figurine of a adivasi (tribal) man playing jhumka. 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. Back view of the figurine. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Adivasi Bajabala (Jhumka). A figurine of a adivasi (tribal) man playing jhumka. 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. Side view of the figurine. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Kalisi Pidha or Kanta Pidha. A kalisi pidha is a wooden seat fitted with nails. It is believed that in the event of possession by the Mother Goddess, the person seated on this seat would remain unharmed.

Subject: Dhupadani. A lamp. View with lid closed. This object was procured from Odisha Adivasi Mela, 2018.

Subject: Dhupadani. A lamp. View with lid open. This object was procured from Odisha Adivasi Mela, 2018.

Subject: Karata. This is a storage container for keeping marijuana, coins etc. View of closed karata. This object was procured from Odisha Adivasi Mela, 2018.