Under the latest and popular online series of Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya entitled ‘Exhibit of the week’ Magar Aur Kachhwa- A gond painting collected from Gond communities of Mandla Madhya Pradesh in 1999 displayed in the audience as the First Exhibit of the month of December 2023 through official website, Facebook, Instagram and twitter page of the IGRMS.
In this regard Amithabh Pandey, Director, IGRMS said that the Magar and Kachhwa is a painting made by the famous Gond artist late Jangarh Singh Shyam.
The painting depicts the image of a Crocodile and a Turtle. Among the Gonds the Crocodile represents strength, wisdom and protection while the he Turtle stands for stability, wisdom and ability to adopt which symbolizes the resilience and harmony found in nature.
The Gond painting tradition is deeply rooted in mythology and folklore.
These paintings are popular for filling the surface with unique motifs, the form, shape and size of the motifs are influenced by nature, beliefs, folklore, culture and traditions. The traditional motifs usually carry a special significance.
