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Indian Tribal Art - Warli Gallery |
Warli paintings trace its closeness to Neolithic phase of rock paintings in central India . The triangular human and animal forms with linear geometric designs are the typical characteristic of Neolithic phase of rock paintings that have transpired in the Warli art.
The nature, the Sun, The Moon, animals, creatures, flora and fauna, mountains, rain are revered and worshipped. Warli tribal art depicts the virgin innocence of nature that fills joy to enrich life.
Close harmony with the nature finds its expression in the art. Untouched by the urbane culture. The innocence of Warli tribals is evident from the absence of proportions of human and non human objects in the art. They are fun loving and enjoy merry making. Every occasion is celebration with drink, music and dance. The musical instruments are made of dried fruits, pumpkins, gourds [called Tarpa]. |
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Item Code : WCR 101
Size : 12” X 18”
: 30 cms X 45 cms
Frame : Cane
The tribals engaged in household chore. One woman is blowing air to ignite firewood for cooking. The other woman is drawing out oil for cooking from container with the help of a spout. The person on top is relaxing.
The Warli art is also referred as ‘X ray’ art where happening inside the huts/dens are visualized from outside. The ‘X ray’ art resembles and relates to the period when people lived in open caves that had no front wall.
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“ BARBEQUE? ” |
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Item Code : WCR 102
Size : 12” X 18”
: 30 X 45 Cms
Frame : Cane
Warli tribal women dancing merrily in celebration of harvest season. A woman is blowing ‘Tarpa’ (a musical instrument locally made from dried gourd/pumpkin) other dancing woman holding an agricultural implement. |
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“ CELEBRATIONS ” |
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Item Code : WCR 104
Size : 24” X 36”
: 60 cms X 90 cms
Frame : Cane
A riverside tribal habitat. Creatures in the river water are clearly visible. This is typical of the tribal art because of their immense love to flora and fauna. The river originates in the mountain. Animals, x rayed dens can also be seen. Sun god provides energy. Women are seen engaged in cooking, pounding rice, drawing water from well while a man is mending his bullock cart. The holy tree in centre is ‘Kalpwruksh’ that symbolizes prosperity.
The Warli art is also referred as ‘X ray’ art where happening inside the hut, dens are visible from outside, the genesis of which is when people lived in caved that has no front wall.
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“ PROSPERITY ” |
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Item Code : WCR 105
Size : 24” X 36”
: 60 cms X 90 cms
Frame : Cane
Wedding is an auspicious occasion and a joyous celebration.Dwelling is floraly decorated.Godess is invoked with its images painted on the wall.The godess in the form of Cow blesses the couple, Tree is worshiped for seeking blessings to fructify the couple.Guests joyfully beat drum, blow pipe and dance. |
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“Auspicious Wedding ” |
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Item Code : WWR 151
Size : 12” X 18”
: 30 cms X 45 cms
Frame : Wooden
A sample of Warli tribal art, depicting the Sun god. Birds and animals enjoying coexsistance on tree. |
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“ CATCH ME ! ” |
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Item Code :WWR 152
Size : 12” X 18”
: 30 cms X 45 cms
Frame : Wooden
A sample of Warli tribal art. A tree, horse running around and a man preparing to rest under tree shade. Triangular human, animal object are typical characteristics of the tribal art. |
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“ LOYAL COMPANION ” |
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