Among the many tribes of Northeast India, the Lushai Tribe (also referred to as Mizo) from Mizoram is reputed to possess profound knowledge in forest ecology and survival techniques. It is carved out of a pointed tree branch with a sharp projection on one end; the trap exemplifies the ingenuity of these people in making use of locally available materials. These traps were set at jungle pathways commonly used by wild animals to catch or trap effectively.This hunting technique, which is primitive yet efficient, illustrates the tribe’s very particular insight into animal behavior and the dynamics of the forest.

Though modern regulations and wildlife protection laws prohibit traditional hunting, artefacts like these transform into significant cultural objects. They speak of the adaptive strategies of the tribal community that is in harmony with nature.They preserve all these artifacts as they showcase the craft of the tribes and educate the generations to come about the indigenous richness of India.