It is a bust of a Kol male and is made with great precision out of plaster. The bust is seated on a circular pedestal signifying stability and rootedness within culture. It captures the peculiar anthropological as well as facial features indicative of the Kol tribe, which is, by one margin of consideration, possibly the oldest tribal community in Central India. This bust has a bulging forehead and bald head, thin traces of hair, representing an elder and perhaps conveying age, wisdom, or might even be a wiser elder's personality. The broad nose and thick moustache are defining features of the face, carved with subtle realism that adds character and veracity to the representation. Such traits are important as they mirror the specific ethnic identity of the community Kol, often not much highlighted in the mainstream.

The Kol tribe resides predominantly in Madhya Pradesh and surrounding regions. It boasts beautiful folk tales, closeness to nature, and agriculture as it is found in its traditional form. The art busts such as these literally capture the varying visual records of tribal diversity by encapsulating the physical as well as the cultural characteristics of native people. Such sculptures are often used, in ethnographic sections of museums or educational venues, to pay tribute to tribals and develop awareness regarding India's pluralistic traditions. This bust opens up the Kol people beyond detailed models and expression to their way of life, appearance, and social stature.