Exhibit of the week- 183 (29th November to 06th December 2023)

Exhibit of the week- 183
(29th November to 06th December 2023)

MAGAR AUR KACHHWA
A Gond painting

Magar and Kachhwa is a painting made by the famous Gond artist late Shri Jangarh Singh Shyam. The painting depicts the image of a Crocodile and a Turtle. Among the Gonds the Crocodile represents strength, wisdom and protection while the he Turtle stands for stability, wisdom and ability to adopt which symbolizes the resilience and harmony found in nature. The Gond painting tradition is deeply rooted in mythology and folklore. These paintings are popular for filling the surface with unique motifs, the form, shape and size of the motifs are influenced by nature, beliefs, folklore, culture and traditions. The traditional motifs usually carry a special significance. In Gond painting colours play a very important role and the selection of colour is based on the story behind them. Gond art depicts their traditional customs, festivals, ceremonies and livestock that live around them.

Acc. No. - 99.461
Local Name- MAGAR AUR KACHHWA, A Gond painting
Community - Gond
Locality - Mandla, Madhya Pradesh

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