Not just it is a circular stone paperweight, to be used practically for holding papers in place, but it is also elaborate and a piece of art, which reflects how the tribe connects with nature and sentiments with their culture. It is a traditional craft piece by the Santal tribe of Odisha, who is known for their artistic heritage and craftsmanship. The paperweight, although small, has been beautifully represented on the circumference with engravings because it bears evidence to the tribe's art of carving. Those designs - more often geometrical or floral - are specific to Santal workmanship and signify the close relation of the tribe with Nature and their beliefs to praise it. And the side engravings add further to the aesthetic quality of this paperweight as it becomes a piece of decorative art.
The upper surface of the paperweight holds a flower motif carved in exquisite designs to prove the care and artistry of the tribe. Indeed floral design has a great many values in the Santal culture as it symbolizes growth, life and fecundity of nature. That careful engraving of this flower shows a very deep regard that this tribe has for this world of nature. The base has to be actually narrow regarding breadth than this flat base yard of the weight. This thus makes sure that the weights serve their purpose well as still providing steadiness. He had combined the stone solid material with this so that the paperweight would be endowed with a stronger and more perpetual quality to attest to the ingenuity of the Santal tribesmen in making use of locally available materials. This round paperweight is reminiscent rather pleasantly with the Santal tribal art by its utility coupled with its own special meaning as craft of their cultural values.