tribal art
Tribal Arts comprise of traditional arts of tribal folks
from all over the world. These are art objects and skills
that are staggering in their range and aesthic quality. They
are known and mastered by special tribes through the means
of family traditions and values. A Tribe is defined as
a single unit of a socio-cultural group organization
governing themselves. The group consists a number of
families and form with a shared ancestry, cultural values
and traditions. Tribes are found all over the world with
their special lifestyle, art and culture.
These Tribes are normally on the move and their art grows
and evolves with their movements. Their creations are
characterized by the ethos and landscape of their origin,
crafted with the available material and traditional know-how
and expressed visually. They are groups who share a deep
intimacy with nature and their artistic sensibilities are
tuned to the laws dictated by the environment.
Religious Traditions and legends are transferred on the face
of the artifacts through tribal art. Gods and culture reign
over their festivities and fairs. The distinct imprint of
each community is found loud and clear on their respective
works.
Tribal art cannot be distinguished from the creative
life-style of its maker. Its representation is unique and
infested with a rare sensitivity and consciousness. The
minds of the artisans are full of humility and their
imagination fired with the immense charm of mythology, epic
legend and magic.