COLLECTIONS – BCAF https://www.bcaf.org.in Bridging Culture and Arts Foundation Sun, 22 Oct 2023 05:02:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.bcaf.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cropped-website-logo-32x32.jpg COLLECTIONS – BCAF https://www.bcaf.org.in 32 32 Genesis: From Waters to Land https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/genesis-from-waters-to-land/ https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/genesis-from-waters-to-land/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:57:00 +0000 https://www.bcaf.org.in/?p=1769 Continue reading Genesis: From Waters to Land]]>
This enchanting painting, the first image of the ‘Santal janam Katha series,’ captures the vibrant tapestry of life, showcasing the interdependence and coexistence of all living beings. The use of natural colors in this artwork adds an authentic touch, enhancing the connection with nature. It serves as a captivating representation of the Santal birth story, resonating with audiences who appreciate the harmony and balance of the natural world.

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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]]> https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/genesis-from-waters-to-land/feed/ 0 Birth Of Pilchu Haram and Pilchu Buri https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/birth-of-pilchu-haram-and-pilchu-buri/ https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/birth-of-pilchu-haram-and-pilchu-buri/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:54:23 +0000 https://www.bcaf.org.in/?p=1771 Continue reading Birth Of Pilchu Haram and Pilchu Buri]]>
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

To know more about this Artwork please connect with us

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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

]]> https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/birth-of-pilchu-haram-and-pilchu-buri/feed/ 0 Rescue of Pilchu Haram and Pilchu Buri By Marangburu https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/rescue-of-pilchu-haram-and-pilchu-buri-by-marangburu/ https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/rescue-of-pilchu-haram-and-pilchu-buri-by-marangburu/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:49:18 +0000 https://www.bcaf.org.in/?p=1767 Continue reading Rescue of Pilchu Haram and Pilchu Buri By Marangburu]]> From the renowned Santal Janma Katha series, this artwork depicts Lord Brahma stoning Pilchu Buri and Pilchu Haram. However, the intervention of god Marangburu and his wife brings about their rescue. A powerful portrayal of divine protection and guidance in Santal 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

To know more about this Artwork please connect with us

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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

]]> https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/rescue-of-pilchu-haram-and-pilchu-buri-by-marangburu/feed/ 0 Pilchu Haram, Pilchu Buri and their Children https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/pilchu-haram-pilchu-buri-and-their-children/ https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/pilchu-haram-pilchu-buri-and-their-children/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:46:44 +0000 https://www.bcaf.org.in/?p=1765 Continue reading Pilchu Haram, Pilchu Buri and their Children]]> This painting is part of the ‘Santal Janam Katha’ series. It depicts the full family of Pilchu Haram and Pilchu Buri, their seven sons and eight girls together. this painting is created by a artisan from a remote village of West Bengal by using the natural colour made from different plants and rocks.

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

To know more about this Artwork please connect with us

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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

]]> https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/pilchu-haram-pilchu-buri-and-their-children/feed/ 0 Divine Instruction: Marangburu’s Puja Guidance https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/divine-instruction-marangburus-puja-guidance/ https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/divine-instruction-marangburus-puja-guidance/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:44:10 +0000 https://www.bcaf.org.in/?p=1761 Continue reading Divine Instruction: Marangburu’s Puja Guidance]]> This Santal Janma Katha artwork depicts Marangburu advising Pilchu Haram and Pilchu Buri on performing a puja ritual using Haria (A Local wine, made from rice-grain). The painting beautifully captures the moment of divine guidance, emphasizing the importance of religious practices in Santal culture.

According to the traditional Santal birth story, Marangburu, the supreme deity, teaches Pilchu Haram and Pilchu Buri the art of making intoxicants. Subsequently, Marangburu suggests a puja ceremony, reflecting the cultural and spiritual practices of the Santal community. This sequence of events highlights the mythical elements and rituals associated with the Santal birth story.

Details

  • Provenance- West Bengal
  • Dimension – 22 inchs 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

To know more about this Artwork please connect with us

via email at bcaf.org@gmail.com

or

call us at +91 97484 66444

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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

]]> https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/divine-instruction-marangburus-puja-guidance/feed/ 0 Intoxication and Conjugal Quarrel https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/intoxication-and-conjugal-quarrel/ https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/intoxication-and-conjugal-quarrel/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:37:53 +0000 https://www.bcaf.org.in/?p=1758 Continue reading Intoxication and Conjugal Quarrel]]> According to the traditional Santal birth story, Marangburu then teaches Pilchu Haram and Pilchu Buri to make intoxicants and then suggests a puja ceremony. Marangburu ordered to take that intoxicant in certain quantities. 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.

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

To know more about this Artwork please connect with us

via email at bcaf.org@gmail.com

or

call us at +91 97484 66444

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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

]]> https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/intoxication-and-conjugal-quarrel/feed/ 0 Pilchu Haram and His Sons https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/pilchu-haram-and-his-sons/ https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/pilchu-haram-and-his-sons/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:35:00 +0000 https://www.bcaf.org.in/?p=1755 Continue reading Pilchu Haram and His Sons]]> According to the traditional Santal birth story, Marangburu then teaches Pilchu Haram and Pilchu Buri to make intoxicants and then suggests a puja ceremony. Marangburu ordered to take that intoxicant in certain quantities. 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 Pilchu Haram teaching his sons how to use the weapon and hunt in the jungle. Then Pilchu Haram send his sons to the jungle to hunt.

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

To know more about this Artwork please connect with us

via email at bcaf.org@gmail.com

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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

]]> https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/pilchu-haram-and-his-sons/feed/ 0 Pilchu Buri and her Daughters https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/pilchu-buri-and-her-daughters/ https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/pilchu-buri-and-her-daughters/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:34:00 +0000 https://www.bcaf.org.in/?p=1753 Continue reading Pilchu Buri and her Daughters]]> 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

To know more about this Artwork please connect with us

via email at bcaf.org@gmail.com

or

call us at +91 97484 66444

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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

]]> https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/pilchu-buri-and-her-daughters/feed/ 0 Marriage Under the Blessings of Marangburu https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/marriage-under-the-blessings-of-marangburu/ https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/marriage-under-the-blessings-of-marangburu/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:33:00 +0000 https://www.bcaf.org.in/?p=1751 Continue reading Marriage Under the Blessings of Marangburu]]>
This Scroll painting is a part of the Santal-Janam-Katha series, is created by a Jadu Pauta/Chitrakar artist using organic colors on acid-free paper.

One day the daughters of Pilchu Haram (Santal Forefather according to the Santal mythology) and Pilchu Buri(Santal Foremother according to the Santal mythology) met the sons while collecting herbs. They were happy and singing as the boys introduced themselves as Hesel Peira, Koche Karba, Dakar Dhuri, Hashi kora all of whom were clans of the drake. The girls were elated to introduce them as the clan of the duck. So they got married without having idea that they were siblings. Pilchu Buri and Pilchu Haram out of shame decided to commit suicide. Shiva and Durga were returning to Kailash but had to stay back to give a solution to the heart broken parents. A court was held in the water on a lotus. Shiva and Durga’s verdict stated that the clans of Kisku and Mandi henceforth won’t have any inter-clan marriage. This story is a part of the Santal Mythology.

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

To know more about this Artwork please connect with us

via email at bcaf.org@gmail.com

or

call us at +91 97484 66444

Related Links

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

]]> https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/marriage-under-the-blessings-of-marangburu/feed/ 0 Karguja Hansda and the Bird https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/karguja-hansda-and-the-bird/ https://www.bcaf.org.in/2023/07/05/karguja-hansda-and-the-bird/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:32:00 +0000 https://www.bcaf.org.in/?p=1739 Continue reading Karguja Hansda and the Bird]]> Once some people of a tribal village saw a bird with a human baby in its mouth. To save the human baby, a hunter named ‘Karguja Hansda’ shoots an arrow through the ladder and pierces the Bird. Then this chill falls on the ground and after scratching the ground, the water comes out of the ground and the river is formed. The artist painted this picture based on a Santal folk story. the picture is painted by using the natural colour.

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

To know more about this Artwork please connect with us

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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

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