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Belong to some of the rich artistic traditions of the Apatani in Arunachal Pradesh, Goat Wooden Sculpture has been a cultural and ritualistic importance. Carving the sculpture from wood with traditional tool, this sculpture reflects the nature, religion, and ancestors' legacies of Apatani people.
Typically, a goat or some kind of animal that is really important in Apatani rituals and agricultural festivals is represented. These wooden sculptures are not just decorative objects. This is because these figures would be used in rites and even religion: for agriculture, fertility, or keeping bad luck away from people. Goats are believed to represent vitality and sometimes to be one of the most important sacrifice animals in the Apatani belief system.
Typically, a goat or some kind of animal that is really important in Apatani rituals and agricultural festivals is represented. These wooden sculptures are not just decorative objects. This is because these figures would be used in rites and even religion: for agriculture, fertility, or keeping bad luck away from people. Goats are believed to represent vitality and sometimes to be one of the most important sacrifice animals in the Apatani belief system.
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Belong to some of the rich artistic traditions of the Apatani in Arunachal Pradesh, Goat Wooden Sculpture has been a cultural and ritualistic importance. Carving the sculpture from wood with traditional tool, this sculpture reflects the nature, religion, and ancestors' legacies of Apatani people.
Typically, a goat or some kind of animal that is really important in Apatani rituals and agricultural festivals is represented. These wooden sculptures are not just decorative objects. This is because these figures would be used in rites and even religion: for agriculture, fertility, or keeping bad luck away from people. Goats are believed to represent vitality and sometimes to be one of the most important sacrifice animals in the Apatani belief system.
Typically, a goat or some kind of animal that is really important in Apatani rituals and agricultural festivals is represented. These wooden sculptures are not just decorative objects. This is because these figures would be used in rites and even religion: for agriculture, fertility, or keeping bad luck away from people. Goats are believed to represent vitality and sometimes to be one of the most important sacrifice animals in the Apatani belief system.
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This goes beyond skillful carving because the medium that the Apatani craftsmanship has is actually manifested by real minimalism; it is like art expressing itself beyond ornate details. The form again is stylized with strict attention on horns, legs, and posture so that the whole effect de-personalizes the essence of the animal, rather than trying to reproduce a realistic likeness. Thus, along with each piece being carved out by locally sourced wood and traditional tools, it becomes individual and contextually specified to the Apatani sphere of life.
Interestingly, such sculptures are being recognized as a part of India's rich tribal art legacy. These are usually appreciated among researchers and collectors for their originality, socio-cultural context, and craftsmanship. For Apatani, however, the goat wood sculpture represents an important strand in the weaving together of physical and spiritual worlds.
Interestingly, such sculptures are being recognized as a part of India's rich tribal art legacy. These are usually appreciated among researchers and collectors for their originality, socio-cultural context, and craftsmanship. For Apatani, however, the goat wood sculpture represents an important strand in the weaving together of physical and spiritual worlds.
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