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It is an old object among the Chenchu community of Andhra Pradesh that uses a circular measuring device as their traditionally used object. This group is mainly found in the hilly forest resources of the state. It shows how they live in companionship with nature and how practical their solutions are, just like the everyday tasks that you perform. It is cylindrical in form with a circular base, made from split bamboo, which is easily found in this environment of the Chenchu tribe. Bamboo is a compound material that has been used for many centuries by various indigenous communities for making effective objects, as it is strong and flexible, easy to manipulate. The object is covered in cow dung; this is an all-in-one item in traditional practices. Cow dung is generally used by the people of the Chenchu tribe for insulating properties as well as it possibly increasing durability of the bamboo against friction and environmental forces. Cow dung is also a sustainable practice as it is easy to procure and eco-friendly.
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It is an old object among the Chenchu community of Andhra Pradesh that uses a circular measuring device as their traditionally used object. This group is mainly found in the hilly forest resources of the state. It shows how they live in companionship with nature and how practical their solutions are, just like the everyday tasks that you perform. It is cylindrical in form with a circular base, made from split bamboo, which is easily found in this environment of the Chenchu tribe. Bamboo is a compound material that has been used for many centuries by various indigenous communities for making effective objects, as it is strong and flexible, easy to manipulate. The object is covered in cow dung; this is an all-in-one item in traditional practices. Cow dung is generally used by the people of the Chenchu tribe for insulating properties as well as it possibly increasing durability of the bamboo against friction and environmental forces. Cow dung is also a sustainable practice as it is easy to procure and eco-friendly.

This circular measuring object has the use of mostly measuring purposes, that too in terms of agricultural works such as measuring grains or other resources. The tool is an excellent example of how the Chenchu tribe utilizes their local resources to manufacture effective and functional tools for their use. This would be a fantastic example of how they practice sustainable living, showing here a tribesman's respect for nature in a very well-understanding manner with the materials around him. This circular measuring object signifies the traditional craft of the Chenchu tribe and reflects the coexistence of the tribespeople and their environment.
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