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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.

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

Subject: Small Glass. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Candlestick. This is a candlestick with five slots to hold a candle. It has been made from the dhokra technique. 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 object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Dangaria Couple (Female). This is front view of a mother with a baby casted from dhokra technique. 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 object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles, Koraput who procured it from Kabiraj Urlaka of Jhigidi village.