Made of polished brass and characterized by a complex design, this ring belongs to the beautiful and rich traditional culture of the Bastar tribe of Chhattisgarh. The Bastar tribe is known for its specific arts and ornaments, especially dhokra metal casting. Its construction comprises two circular plates conjoined at the center by two spherical bells, a vivid example of the traditional dhokra metal casting technique.
Deeply scrutinizing concentric circular decorations on the face with band-like bead motifs around the periphery shows the extreme care and precision typical of Bastar metalwork. The significance of this particular baali lies in the blended function and symbolism inscribed into the very form of the ring-and thus, a statement regarding the wearer of the ring; meaning it talks about the socio-cultural identity of the person wearing it.
It is such ornamentation that not only provides beauty to the object but also holds meanings much deeper than that surface. With the rings made by the Bastar tribes, they speak the status of the community, wealth, spiritual beliefs, and functional mannerisms.
Further, there is a loop that can either take in the toe or finger, which gives the impression that the baali can be used and held in significance in daily life. These rings serve a double purpose-giving the spirit and culture of the Bastar tribe. Through such intricate work, the Bastar people have kept expressing their rich traditions and customs in the craftsmanship and symbolic meaning shared with generations to come.