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Subject: Dibi (Chadei). A dibri is an oil lamp that uses kerosene as fuel. This dibri has been shaped in the form of a bird. Front-side view of the object. This object was procured from Odisha Adivasi Mela, 2018.

Subject: Dibi. A dibri is an oil lamp that uses kerosene as fuel. This object was procured from Odisha Adivasi Mela, 2018.

Subject: Cot (Khata). Cot (khata) is a traditional woven bed.

Subject: Cot (Khata). Cot (khata) is a traditional woven bed.

Subject: Cot (Khata). Cot (khata) is a traditional woven bed.

Subject: Langala (Plough). Plough (langala) is an agricultural tool for loosening or turning the soil before sowing seed or planting. This object was procured from Tassar & Silk Federation (SERIFED), Baripada.

Subject: Mahuri. Mahuri is a wind instrument used during the Chhau dance which is a martial art form from Mayurbhanj, Odisha. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles, Baripada who procured it from Shyam Sundar Singh of Bhalubasa village in Mayurbhanj district.

Subject: Mahuri. Mahuri is a wind instrument used during the Chhau dance which is a martial art form from Mayurbhanj, Odisha. This object was procured from Sri Banu Nayak.

Subject: Mahuri. Mahuri is a wind instrument used during the Chhau dance which is a martial art form from Mayurbhanj, Odisha. This object was procured from Sri Banu Nayak.

Subject: Horn Trumpet. A pair of horns made from dhokra technique. Each horn has a sonorous bell attached to it. 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 is worn in the head during special occasions. This object was procured from Sri Banu Nayak.

Subject: Horn Trumpet. A pair of horns made from dhokra technique. Each horn has two sonorous bells attached to it. 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 is worn in the head during special occasions. This object was procured from Sri Banu Nayak.

Subject: Horn Trumpet. A pair of horns made from dhokra technique. Each horn has two sonorous bells attached to it. 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 is worn in the head during special occasions. This object was procured from Sri Banu Nayak.

Subject: Pine (Horn Trumpet). This is a horn trumpet made from an animal horn. The instrument produces a powerful sound that can be heard over great distances. This object was procured from District Welfare Officer, Malkanagiri.

Subject: Turi (Will Bull Horn Trumpet). This is a horn trumpet made from buffalo horn. The instrument produces a powerful sound that can be heard over great distances. This object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA).

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: 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: Tamak (Tidibi). A tamak is a pot drum made by covering an earthen pot with a leather membrane. It is usually played with the instrument hanging around the neck. This object was procured from District Welfare Officer, Malkanagiri.

Subject: Tamak (Tidibi). A tamak is a pot drum made by covering an earthen pot with a leather membrane. It is usually played with the instrument hanging around the neck. This object was procured from District Welfare Officer, Malkanagiri.

Subject: Bansi (Flute). Bansi is a flute with six holes.

Subject: Bansi (Flute). Bansi is a flute with six holes. This object was procured from Shyam Sundar Singh of Bhalubasa village in Mayurbhanj district.

Subject: Dancing Stick. This is a dancing stick used by the Koya tribe women to tap in time with the rhythm of a dance. The bells on this instrument are twisted to resemble leaves. This object was procured from District Welfare Officer, Malkanagiri.

Subject: Koya Dhole (with stick). This is a drum with leather straps played for dances and festive occasions. This object was procured from District Welfare Officer, Malkanagiri.

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 Kisku Salkhan in Mudrajodi village of Mayurbhanj district.