CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Pitana Badi. A husking rod that has a heavy rectangular body that narrows into a circular cross-section and an iron clad working end. 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: Mugura (Fish Trap). A bamboo split fish trap that is placed upright in streams and small irrigation canals to catch small fish. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles Zonal Office, Baripada who procured it from Fulamani Marndi in Mudrajodi village of Mayurbhanj district.

Subject: Nupa (Loom). Tools that are used for weaving a ringa, a short skirt that is the only garment traditionally worn by the Bonda women.

Subject: Tintai (Loom). Tools that are used for weaving a ringa, a short skirt that is the only garment traditionally worn by the Bonda women.

Subject: Khurpi. A khurpi is a spud used to scrape off and pick up cow dung. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles Zonal Office, Baripada who procured it from Lukhi Majhi in Mudrajodi village of Mayurbhanj district.

Subject: Tela Pola (Oil Extractor). A ladle used for extracting oil. This object was procured from Lukhi Majhi in Mudrajodi village of Mayurbhanj.

Subject: Siali Topi. A hat made from siali leaves. Siali is a creeper with large leaves that that typically grows around Sal trees, and is commonly found in the forests of Odisha. On account of its size, texture and durability, siali leaves make for a very good source of raw material for making items such as this hat. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles Zonal Office, Baripada.

Subject: Siali Topi. A hat made from siali leaves. Siali is a creeper with large leaves that that typically grows around Sal trees, and is commonly found in the forests of Odisha. On account of its size, texture and durability, siali leaves make for a very good source of raw material for making items such as this hat. View from inside of the hat. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles Zonal Office, Baripada.

Subject: Kakua. A spading fork with four short, sturdy tines. It is used for loosening, lifting and turning over soil or to collect and stack straw. Full view of the object. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles Zonal Office, Baripada who procured it from Jayabilla village of Mayurbhanj district.

Subject: Kakua. A spading fork with four short, sturdy tines. It is used for loosening, lifting and turning over soil or to collect and stack straw. Close up view of the tines. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles Zonal Office, Baripada who procured it from Jayabilla village of Mayurbhanj district.

Subject: Pathuri. Pathuri is a stone container. The stone utensil was prepared from stone available in Similipal jungle. The production was banned in 1972 after its declaration as a tiger reserve. This object was procured from Sri Sunaram Marndi of Mudrajodi village in Mayurbhanj district through the Assistant Director of Textiles Zonal Office, Baripada.

Subject: Pedi (Pitora). A pedi is a container used to preserve cloth or palm scripts. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles Zonal Office, Baripada who procured it from Mudrajodi village of Mayurbhanj district.

Subject: Palm Mat (Patia). This is a mat made of leaves of the date palm tree. It is used for sitting on during Panchayat meetings, marriage negotiation meetings and also for sleeping on. This object has been gifted by Assistant Director of Textiles, Baripada.

Subject: Palm Mat. This is a mat made of leaves of the date palm tree. It is used for sitting on during Panchayat meetings, marriage negotiation meetings and also for sleeping on. This object was procured from Tassar & Silk Federation (SERIFED), Baripada.

Subject: Palm Leaf Pakhia. A pakhia is an umbrella. A pakhia is used during the monsoon while sowing or transplanting paddy in the fields. Interior view of the object. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Palm Leaf Pakhia. A pakhia is an umbrella. A pakhia is used during the monsoon while sowing or transplanting paddy in the fields. Exterior view of the object. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Palm Leaf Umbrella. A palm leaf umbrella used during monsoons. Exterior view of the object. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Palm Leaf Umbrella. A palm leaf umbrella used during monsoons. Interior view of the object. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Anka (Serving Spoon). A serving spoon. Top and interior view of the object. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles, Bhawanipatna who procured it from Chinta Majhi of Turiguta village.

Subject: Anka (Serving Spoon). A serving spoon. Side view of the object. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles, Bhawanipatna who procured it from Chinta Majhi of Turiguta village.

Subject: Khagala (Neckband). This is a round shaped ornament worn round the neck. The neckband is framed on a strong circular shape iron wire with hooks at its two ends.

Subject: Khagala (Neckband). This is a thin brass neckband often worn several at a time by women. This object was procured from the General Manager of Regional Industries Centre, Rayagada who procured it from Nakul Pidikaka.

Subject: Khagala (Neckband). This is a thin brass neckband often worn several at a time by women. This object was procured from the General Manager of Regional Industries Centre, Rayagada who procured it from Nakul Pidikaka.