'Santhal', also spelled as Santal, is a major tribe of India residing in the eastern states of India including Bengal ,Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa etc. The Santhal people love music and dance and their culture has not been influenced by any mainstream Indian culture or traditions.The Santhals are musicians and dancers par excellence and have dances for every imaginable occasion.
This indian tribe is known for their colorful costumes, music and dance festivals. I had an opportunity as a little girl ,to meet some of these lovely people and I tried to recreate my memories through my dolls.
I have used terracotta, polymer clay ,paper mache, wires ,silk ,ribbons, beads etc to make these dolls. This pair is about 14" to 15" tall.
No comments:
Post a Comment