Saora Tribal Jeri Wine Pipe From Orissa - Ca 1920's Origin - China Sadly these buildings are beyond

Sadly these buildings are beyond restoration having been subjected to years of decay

This old Indian box from Gujarat dates to the 19th century and is a superb example of Indian craftsmanship combined with quirky Indian design

while Ganesh protects new undertakings and clears life’s difficulties

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Saora Tribal Jeri Wine Pipe From Orissa - Ca 1920's Origin - China Sadly these buildings are beyondThis dhokra brass pot belonged to the Saora tribe from the Puttasing locale of Rayagada region of Orissa and is around 100 years old dating to the early 20th century. Jeri were wine pipes used by shamans as ritual offerings to their gods, both benevolent and malevolent. The Saora tribe practice slash & burn agriculture and grow mostly tobacco, maize chilli and fruits and vegetables. The Lanjia Saora tribe do not worship one single supreme deity,