Green is the color of the earthβs bounty and this Saura painting done only in various shades of green frames the Tree-of-Life viewed through a window bordered with a traditional tribal design. Below the tree is another motif commonly used by the tribal artists.. Frolicking among the large palm-like leaves of the tree are playful monkeys. At the ground level, snakes slither in the grass while a dog warms himself by a fire. A row of monkeys hop around on the outskirts of this scene.
This Saura painting done on canvas is encased in a bold and dramatic dark brown wooden frame.
The Sauras are among the oldest tribes of India, going back to the times of the Ramayana and Mahabharata epics. They decorate the walls of their homes with paintings on religious and ceremonial themes and adorn them with motifs of flowers, birds, trees and numerous geometrical shapes and designs. This art-form is mostly found in the Rayagada, Gajapati and Koraput districts of Orissa.
Height: 20.4 cms (8'')
Width: 20.4 cms (8'')
Please Note: Actual size, design and color may vary slightly from that shown in the image above. |
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