Exhibit of the week- 190
(18th to 24th January 2024)

Gudna
A traditional Bhil painting depicting tattoo motifs

Bhil painting is one of the most vibrant and expressive art forms that depicts human-nature relationship, deities, festivals, legends & folklore. A traditional Bhil house is decorated with clay relief work and painting on mud walls. Paintings are done on walls and floors using natural pigments derived from minerals, plants & other natural resources. Brush is made of neem twig. Mostly red, yellow, green, blue, black and white colours are used. The present painting is a Bhil painting made on canvas depicting tattoos motifs, popular ornaments worn by the Bhil tribe, hunting scene, row of horses and other activities. The tattoos motifs mostly used by the Bhil women are considered to be the visual representation of women attire. It is an ancient art form practiced by the Bhil tribe in central India. Each motif has a special significance, applied according to rites of passage in a woman's life.

Acc. No.- 93.430
Local Name - Gudna, A traditional Bhil painting depicting tattoo motifs
Community - Bhil
locality- Banganga, Bhopal
Measurement - Length 195 cms., Breadth - 153 cm.

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Date: January 18, 2024