This conventional load carrier, locally known as Shinki and Binki Banki, is used by the Gadaba tribal people living in the hilly regions of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. This load carrier made purely from bamboo is representative of the tribe's in-depth knowledge of local resources and innovation in labor and transportation.It comprises two bamboo structures, both elliptical in shape; it also has a circular base. Each form has been constructed using skillful weaving of bamboo splits and secured using strips from the outer skin of bamboo, known for their durability as well as tensile strength.
These encasings are shaped within the length and breadth to equalize the weight usually worn along with a strap across the back or shoulder, allowing the load carrier to transport firewood, grains, or forest produce for considerable lengths.Not only these load carriers are functional, but they are also environment friendly, sustainable products, demonstrating how the tribe relates to nature. The artifact is maintained in the Indian Museum, Kolkata, characteristic of indigenous knowledge systems that have evolved to use minimal biodegradable materials to solve daily problems.