Besides these attributes, the tool is also an important object among the Baiga communities-namely, those of the Mandla and Dindori districts in Madhya Pradesh. The tool is forged iron, having a flat edge for cutting and a sharp pointed end to pierce the dry or rocky soil. The tool is porous in which the people of Madhya Pradesh highlands, and plateaus where beware practices are undertaken, would find it handy for loosening soil, digging up edible roots, and clearing ground for preparation for planting. The design is minimalist yet efficient as suited to the rugged terrain and forest-rich environment in which the Baigas find themselves.
This tool represents the self-reliant Baigas who rely on homemade and handcrafted tools rather than mechanized farming. It signifies a great deal with connection to the land and very intimate knowledge of the natural resources.