CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Walking Stick. This is a walking stick used as a mobility aid and as an accessory.

Subject: Walking Stick. This is a walking stick used as a mobility aid and as an accessory.

Subject: Walking Stick. This is a walking stick used as a mobility aid and as an accessory.

Subject: Saree Pin. Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Silver jewelry and personal items of use such as this saree pin is a commonly crafted filigree product. Floral designs are often incorporated into Jewelry pieces to bring out the high quality of filigree.

Subject: Saree Pin. Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Silver jewelry and personal items of use such as this saree pin is a commonly crafted filigree product. Floral designs are often incorporated into Jewelry pieces to bring out the high quality of filigree.

Subject: Saree Pin. Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Silver jewelry and personal items of use such as this saree pin is a commonly crafted filigree product. Floral designs are often incorporated into Jewelry pieces to bring out the high quality of filigree.

Subject: Saree Pin. Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Silver jewelry and personal items of use such as this saree pin is a commonly crafted filigree product. Floral designs are often incorporated into Jewelry pieces to bring out the high quality of filigree.

Subject: Sleeping snake. The flexible brass snake of Odisha is a very ancient craft form which dates back up to 9th century CE during the rule of the Bhanja Kings but mainly received recognition around 300 years ago. It is said to have originated in the area of Belaguntha. Today the flexible snake is mostly used as a decorative piece. The main attraction of these artifacts is the life like smooth movement. The entire brass artifact is made out of brass and other metals. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Sleeping snake. The flexible brass snake of Odisha is a very ancient craft form which dates back up to 9th century CE during the rule of the Bhanja Kings but mainly received recognition around 300 years ago. It is said to have originated in the area of Belaguntha. Today the flexible snake is mostly used as a decorative piece. The main attraction of these artifacts is the life like smooth movement. The entire brass artifact is made out of brass and other metals. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Gini/ Karatala. Gini is a pair of clash cymbals that make high-pitched percussion sounds. In Hindu religious contexts it is known as karatalas (hand beats) and accompany devotional music or prayers.

Subject: Sleeping snake. The flexible brass snake of Odisha is a very ancient craft form which dates back up to 9th century during the rule of the Bhanja Kings but mainly received recognition around 300 years ago. It is said to have originated in the area of Belaguntha. Today the flexible snake is mostly used as a decorative piece. The main attraction of these artifacts is the life like smooth movement. The entire brass artifact is made out of brass and other metals. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Chauda Hundi. A chauda hundi is used for measurement purposes.

Subject: Panakunda. Panakunda is a pot for keeping water mixed with sugar, milk cream etc.

Subject: Bada Pani Pia Glass. A beverage container used for drinking.

Subject: Balti (Bucket). A balti is a container for holding and carrying liquids.

Subject: Balti (Bucket). A balti is a container for holding and carrying liquids.

Subject: Kansa Tatia (Cup). Kansa is a form of bronze made from copper and tin. Cooking utensils made from kansa are regarded as consecrated and used for a variety of rituals in Odisha. Kitchenware like kansa tatia (cups) for eating and serving food are common items.

Subject: Kansa Chataki. Kansa Chataki is a kitchen accessory in which dough is kneaded or for any other function. Kansa is a form of bronze made from copper and tin.

Subject: Kansa Chataki. Kansa Chataki is a kitchen accessory in which dough is kneaded or for any other function. Kansa is a form of bronze made from copper and tin.

Subject: Kansa Dahi Gina. Kansa is a form of bronze made from copper and tin. Cooking utensils made from kansa are regarded as consecrated and used for a variety of rituals in Odisha. Kitchenware like kansa dahi gina is a bowl used for eating and serving dahi or yoghurt.

Subject: Kansa Dahi Gina. Kansa is a form of bronze made from copper and tin. Cooking utensils made from kansa are regarded as consecrated and used for a variety of rituals in Odisha. Kitchenware like kansa dahi gina is a bowl used for eating and serving dahi or yoghurt.

Subject: Kansa Ghia Gina. This is a dish made of bell metal that can be used both for serving curry and as a ritual utensil. Kansa is a form of bronze made from copper and tin. Possession of several such utensils is considered a status symbol.

Subject: Kansa Ghia Gina. This is a dish made of bell metal that can be used both for serving curry and as a ritual utensil. Kansa is a form of bronze made from copper and tin. Possession of several such utensils is considered a status symbol.

Subject: Kansa Ghia Gina. This is a dish made of bell metal that can be used both for serving curry and as a ritual utensil. Kansa is a form of bronze made from copper and tin. Possession of several such utensils is considered a status symbol.