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About type of art
Artefact Name - TARPA
Artist Name (with mobile number) -
Sr. No. Name Contact No.
1) Ashok Pandurang Alavi 9637753938
2) Vachala Ashok Madavi 9637753938
3) Bandu Bhaurao Korzare 7822905639
4) Chakku suriya Pungavi 9404588152
5) Vanje Chakku Pungavi 9404588152
6) Malti Sanjay Wasave 8275050851
7) Chetsn Ravindra Veladi 7823819577
8) Prashant Salik Pendare 8007062544
9) Ramu Manoj Phupane 8140641569
10) Bharat Moru Thorat 7264812483
11) Rajendra Nanya sole 8140022391
12) Madhav Vadal Diwa 9512402688
Tribe Name - Warli.
Type of Artefact(Mask, tool, pottery, etc.) - TARPA (Wind Musical Instrument)
Material(Wood, metal, clay, etc.) - Dry gourd, Bamboo, honey, wax and spathe.
Use/Function- (How was the artefact traditionally used, In 500 words)-
Tarpa is a wind instrument played by the Warlis inhabiting in Thane District. It is played to express their joy over the new harvest. Nearly 50-100 men and women dance to the tune of the instrument to perform Tarpa dance.The Warlis believe that Tarpa is a divine gift to them from Naran, the God of rains. It is a taboo to play Tarpa during summer and rainy season.