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This ladle of gourd is bulbous-headed and a traditional utensil of the Godaba tribe, an indigenous group primarily residing in the districts of Koraput and Malkangiri in Odisha, India. This ladle represents the functional craftsmanship of the Godabas, who have a cultural tradition that is closely bound with nature. The Godabas make diverse uses of organic materials in their daily life, the ladle being a perfect example of such functional craftsmanship. This large ladle is made with dried gourd cultivated either in the field or wild. It comprises a bulbous head with circular perforation on account of scooping and dispensing liquids; a long tubular handle which is easy to dip down into large pots or containers; the perforated hole is meant to control the flow of liquid so that it does not spill while serving.
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This ladle of gourd is bulbous-headed and a traditional utensil of the Godaba tribe, an indigenous group primarily residing in the districts of Koraput and Malkangiri in Odisha, India. This ladle represents the functional craftsmanship of the Godabas, who have a cultural tradition that is closely bound with nature. The Godabas make diverse uses of organic materials in their daily life, the ladle being a perfect example of such functional craftsmanship. This large ladle is made with dried gourd cultivated either in the field or wild. It comprises a bulbous head with circular perforation on account of scooping and dispensing liquids; a long tubular handle which is easy to dip down into large pots or containers; the perforated hole is meant to control the flow of liquid so that it does not spill while serving.
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The use of this gourd ladle is limited to those occasions of festivals and social gatherings, where traditional liquor is served. Basically, the traditional liquor is made from fermented rice or mahua flowers. Rituals are those occasions that sustain the identity of the Godaba tribe, where communal feasting and ceremonial drinking constitute an important part of their social existence. Through making this ladle from local materials, the eco-friendliness of the product is emphasized; continued use ensures the survival of indigenous knowledge related to ecologically sustainable living. Such ladles exemplify a kind of simple elegance and are one of the life bloods of the culture.
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