According to the traditional Santal birth story, Marangburu then teaches Pilchu Haram and Pilchu Buri to make intoxicants and then suggests a puja ceremony. One morning Pilchu Buri and Pilchu Haram drink an excessive amount of a local alcohol called ‘Haria’ and become intoxicated, defying Marangburu’s prohibition which leads to an argument. In a fit of rage, pilchu Haram left the old woman with their seven sons and eight daughters. Pilchu Buri helplessly asked Shiva for advice. Marangburu on hearing this problem immediately suggested as a solution that 8 daughters would be with Pilchu Buri and 7 sons would be with Pilchu Haram. Here the Artist depicted a scene where 8 daughters are living and working with Pilchu buri. Pilchu Buri told them to go to the jungle and collect herbs.

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