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About type of art
Artefact Name - Mundha (Marriage Pillar)
Artist Name (with mobile number) -
Sr.No. Name Contact No.
1) Shivshankar Laxman Madavi 9405146383
2Shashikapur Joharlal Madavi 8766458824
3) Munnalal Janiram Uike 9423113366
4) Joharlal Shambhu Madavi 8411894733
5) Suresh Pungati 9765052057
6) Somesh Warlu Madavi 7588583502
7) Prakash Prabhakar Pithole 9960888878
8) Rajendra Pandurang Mahale 8805558462
Tribe Name - Koraku, Gond and Madia
Type of Artefact(Mask, tool, pottery, etc.) - Marriage Pillar
Material (Wood, metal, clay, etc.) - Wood
Use/Function - (How was the artefact traditionally used, In 500 words)
In the Koraku, Gond, and Madia tribes, a wooden pillar is erected in the middle of the wedding pandal. It is called Mundha. This pillar is brought by the groom himself. The groom carves figures on it. Mundha is made of teak wood and is engraved with tribal totems.
Cultural Significance - (Meaning and importance of the artefact within the tribal community in 500 words )
A wooden pillar is erected in the middle of the marriage pandal as indicated by tribal tribes like Madia, Pardhan, Gond, Halba, Korku. It is called Mundha. This wooden pole is erected for initiations like marriages. It has special importance. This pillar has to be brought by the groom himself. Diversity is found in this pillar. Usually the mundha of Madia Gonda is made of moha wood. Korku Muda is made of teak wood. These pillars of marriage are total indicators. The crest of the clan is engraved on it.
The length, width, and height of this wedding pillar is not fixed. Korkus marriage pillar is small in height and thickness. Carved Mudha are now becoming rare in the Korku area. There are different carvings on the four sides of their pillars. Madia Gonds are more passionate about the marriage pillar. Their marriage pillars are of maximum size. Symbolic symbols of sun, moon gods, other animals, motifs, etc. are engraved on it. Among the instruments of the Korkus, they have to carve wood for Tappa, Gappa, Tichkuri. Usually this stage is in the form of a Gappa, like a refrain in a hymn.