A sculpture of a female figure with a child exquisitely expresses the sacrosanct relationship that transcends time between a mother and child. The very nature of this art is representative of the great importance accorded to motherhood in the tribal culture. The history of the Siddis, an indigenous tribe with African roots, reflects the rich social customs and artistic traditions relevant to the preservation of motherhood. Theirs is a history that combines African and Indian influences, for being of African descent, they had been brought into India centuries ago, mostly as slaves, soldiers, and workers.
Standing in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka cultural and historical convergence between Africa and India, the Siddis are the pioneers. However, for all that diversity, they continue to stick to their tradition whereby through art, they express a deeper link to family, spirituality, and community. Mother-and-child are not very the only tone of this sculpture; it can possibly bring further articulation of esteem for life and nature. This model of sculpture envisions in grace and strength the traits of femininity with which a mother instinctively hugs her infant to her bosom, as protective as that posture is. Perhaps the greatest words would be inadequate in providing the meaning of this given protective embrace, this nurturing, selfless type of affection a mother offers her child. This is a work on the family identity core for Siddis; therefore, this artwork pays tribute to the ideals of care, love, and continuity across the generations. Not simply an art but stands for quite beautiful art, it becomes a testimony for the truth of resilience, love, and the rich cultural heritage of Sidi tribe that reveres the sacred umbilical bond between mother and child across time and space.