In this captivating artwork inspired by a Santal fable, the artist presents a “birth story” featuring Ayen Gai and Bayen Gai, two cows, along with Sinchando, two birds named Darke and Duck, and the deity Talare Jahedo positioned in between them. At the bottom of the painting, four eggs symbolically hold the tribal forefathers and foremothers, Pilchu Haram and Pilchu Buri, alongside the god Nije Chando. This intricately depicted scene showcases the rich mythology and ancestral heritage of the Santal community, inviting viewers to delve into the mystical world of their folklore.

Details

• Provenance- West Bengal
• Dimension – 22 incha x 30 inchs
• Material- Acid Free Paper
• Medium – Natural Organic Colour
• Series  – Origin of Santhal

Scientific names of Organic plant-based materials used for coloural Used:

• Palash – Butea monosperma
• Turmeric – Curcuma longa
• Malabar Spinach – Basella alba
• Hyacinth bean – lablab purpureus

Other Natural materials used :

• Red Stone – Hematite stone
• Black residue carbon

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Jadu Patuas , Indian Picture Storytelling Traditions (The Patachitras): Precursor to the Cinema, Theorising Folk: Patachitra, Patuas and Patua Art in Bengal