CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Banam (Kendra). This instrument has a resonator made of coconut shell covered with frog and bull hide. This instrument is played as a musical accompaniment to dances. This object was procured from Sudir Marndi in Mudrajodi village of Mayurbhanj district.

Subject: Dholki. Dholki is a drum with leather straps played for dances and festive occasions. This object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency, Panposh (Assistant Director of Textiles, Sundargarh) that procured from Tasil Toppo.

Subject: Madal. Madal is a drum with leather straps played for dances and festive occasions. This object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency, Panposh (Assistant Director of Textiles, Sundargarh) that procured from Tasil Toppo.

Subject: Baka Danka. Baka Danka is a serving spoon carved out of dried gourd shell. Bottom view of the spoon. This object was procured from Fulamani Marndi in Mudrajodi village of Mayurbhanj district.

Subject: Mukhamandapa, view

Subject: Cotton Thread. Yarns of various color that used for weaving a ringa, a short skirt that is the only garment traditionally worn by the Bonda women. This object was procured from Sukri Dhangada Majhi through the Assistant Director of Textiles, Koraput.

Subject: Stand

Subject: Bracelet (Bahuti). A pair of bracelets cast in two parts and decorated with plain ribs and beaded borders above. The bracelets are hinged with a bolt. This object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA).

Subject: Dhokra Deepa. The lamp has four tiers of lamps. The first tier at the bottom supports eight lamps, the second and third tiers support six lamps each and the fourth tier at the top supports two lamps. The lamp is lit with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oils used during prayer rituals. At the bottom of the lamp there is a figure of an elephant and a motif of a bird on top. Front view of the lamp. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Dhokra Deepa. The lamp has four tiers of lamps. The first tier at the bottom supports eight lamps, the second and third tiers support six lamps each and the fourth tier at the top supports two lamps. The lamp is lit with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oils used during prayer rituals. At the bottom of the lamp there is a figure of an elephant and a motif of a bird on top. Side view of the lamp. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Dhokra Deepa. The lamp has four tiers of lamps. The first tier at the bottom supports eight lamps, the second and third tiers support six lamps each and the fourth tier at the top supports two lamps. The lamp is lit with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oils used during prayer rituals. At the bottom of the lamp there is a figure of an elephant and a motif of a bird on top. Back view of the lamp. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Bracelet (Hata Kankan). A pair of plain metal bangles hinged together at one end and a design comprising three applied granules. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Red Ware miniature pot

Subject: Earring. A pair of bamboo earrings. This object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency, Panposh (Assistant Director of Textiles, Sundargarh) that procured from Tasil Toppo.

Subject: Necklace. A necklace with brass beads and pendant strung on a black textile cord. This object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency, Panposh (Assistant Director of Textiles, Sundargarh) that procured from Tasil Toppo.

Subject: Necklace. A necklace with beads and a brass pendant strung on a blue textile cord. This object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency, Panposh (Assistant Director of Textiles, Sundargarh) that procured from Tasil Toppo.

Subject: Bamboo Mali. A necklace with colored bamboo beads and other shapes strung together. This object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency, Panposh (Assistant Director of Textiles, Sundargarh) that procured from Tasil Toppo.

Subject: The Diamond Throne (Vajrasana). This demarcates the site of the Buddha's enlightenment. A stone slab that probably dates to the time of Ashoka (3rd cent BCE) sits on a brick base. The top surface of the slab is decorated with repeated pairs of geese pecking at the base of acanthus, a motif identical to that on the abacus of several pillar capitals dating to Ashoka's' time. The brick base used to have stucco niches with kneeling pot-bellied figures supporting an entablature. The throne is now covered with a saffron cloth and shielded with a newly made canopy.

Subject: Suji. This object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA).

Subject: Kati. This object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA).

Subject: Hatabuna Dongria shawl. A hand woven traditional Dongria Kondh shawl that is embroidered on the cloth by a needle using threads. Dongrias believe that red, green and yellow are the most auspicious colors. The triangular shaped mountains represent closeness to nature. This object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA).

Subject: Tarabali Khandua silk Saree (Red). This saree has taraballi or band of stars of sky or a lozenge design on the body along with floral motifs on border and anchal. The color scheme of the saree is red and black. It is especially worn during bridal ceremonies. This object was procured from Nuapatna No 2 Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Subject: Banana Tree. This is a collapsible banana tree that can be fit in a box and used for gifting and decoration. Odisha’s most recognized craft is stone carving. Odisha’s maharanas (stone carvers) sculpt in stones with simple tools by first outlining the figure on a stone block. The outline is incised to mark the shape of the motif and then the figure is carved. Stone carved sculptures are made for iconic sculptures from Odisha’s temples and idols of Hindu deities. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Surya Saree. This saree has a traditional anchal (end) with motifs of flowers and laxmipada (feet of Goddess Lakshmi). The body has an all-over design of the surya (sun) motif. The color scheme of the saree is red and orange. This saree was procured from weaver Bhagabana Meher.