Hunting | Santhal Painting | A5 Frame
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Santali Culture- The traditional life of the Santhali community.
This framed A5 size Santhal painting depicts a traditional Santhal (tribal) hunt. The Santhals are skilled hunters. They perform hunting along with their daily activities as a source of living. The hunt is all about patience. The men have no option but to wait for the animal to emerge. In addition to sticks, Santhali hunters use unique bows and arrows as their hunting tools. The painting is a creative expression of the Santal / Santhal tribe's reverence for Mother Nature as they are sustained by forests and by hunting.
Features:
- Size: 5.8 Inch x 8.3 Inch
- Price is for framed painting. It comes with an attached sturdy back easel stand, and can be displayed on any table top or shelf.
- Handpainted in Santhal painting style on paper with cloth backing.
- Painted with Natural colours made by the artist.
- Artist: Rupsal Chitrakar
Art History - Santhal Art is a notable art form, coming from the tribal villages of West Bengal. These scrolls were visual accompaniments to stories told through songs and ballads. Basically freehand painted, this painting replicates their perception of life . The paintings are traditionally made from handmade paper, backed with cloth. These paintings are traditionally made with natural mineral and vegetable colors. Delightful and earthy, these paintings reflect the ancient tradition of story telling in India. The tribal life of India has a lot of celebration in it. Their eyes shine bright and their body language is full of life.
The painting is done by Suman Chitrakar, the Patua Artist from West Bengal.
The painting is done by Suman Chitrakar, the Patua Artist from West Bengal.
