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Understanding the lifestyle, rituals and social customs of seven indigenous tribes: “India’s first live tribal museum” – Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum
Tribal Museum Bhopal City Information >> As per the last news reports, India’s first live Tribal Museum has registered a marked increase in tourist footfall this year. And if data is to be analysed, the footfall of domestic and international … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Central region – Central Zonal Council, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Dress and ornaments, History, Homes and utensils, Museum collections - India, Names and communities, Organizations, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Success story, Tips, Tourism
Tagged Baiga, Bharia, Bhil, Gond, Kol, Korku, Saharia & Sahariya
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A museum made by members of seven major tribal communities: Showcasing tribal lore, knowledge of the surroundings, nature, seasons, spirituality – Madhya Pradesh
Gowri Ramnarayan, The Hindu, July 13, 2013 | Read the full article >> Madhya Pradesh tribal museum with work by Gond, Bhil, Baiga, Kol, Korku, Sahariya, Bharia tribes. Photo: Gowri Ramnarayan A new museum in Madhya Pradesh showcases the oral narratives … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Anthropology, Childhood and children, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, Dress and ornaments, Film, Globalization, Government of India, History, Homes and utensils, Media portrayal, Modernity, Museum collections - India, Names and communities, Organizations, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Tourism, Tribal identity, Worship and rituals
Tagged Baiga, Bharia, Bhil, Gond, Kol, Korku, Saharia & Sahariya
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Selected writings by anthropologist Verrier Elwin (1902-64)
The Oxford India Elwinby G.N. Devy (ed.) 440 Pages | 80 line illus. & photographsISBN: 9780195697919, Rs. 795From presenting Elwin’s work among the tribal peoples of central India, to affording glimpses of his seminal work on the unique institution of the ghotul among … Continue reading →