The Chut-kulia is one of the elements of the costume used by the performers during Gond dances. These hollow, bent down wooden clippers serve both functional purposes for Gond dance performances and aesthetics. The rhythmic ringing of these clippers coalesces with the sound of music and movement in performance, providing yet another sensory experience to the audience. Finely engraved, these pieces reveal the artistic adroitness and fine craftsmanship of the Gond people.But beyond their sonorous value, they become visible parts of the dancer's costume, adding aesthetic beauty to the spectacular display of movements in Gond dances. The wooden clippers, a testimony to their importance in terms of culture and also of the museum's commitment to preserving the art and culture of the different tribes in India. Although there are not many online references that give an account of the Chut-kulia, the museum's collection provides ample information on such artifacts. For any further reading on the cultural practices and artifacts of the Gond tribe, the official website of the National Museum is a credible source.
Only by understanding objects like the Chut-kulia, you can appreciate more the rich customs of the Gond tribe somehow would contribute to India's cultural panorama.