{"product_id":"material-culture-of-the-orissan-tribals","title":"Material Culture of the Orissan Tribals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788124604229\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 218\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-12-2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book delves into the \u003cstrong\u003ematerial culture\u003c\/strong\u003e of the three sub-groups of the \u003cstrong\u003eKondhs\u003c\/strong\u003e, a major tribal community of Orissa, located in the districts of \u003cstrong\u003eKoraput\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKalahandi\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ePhulbani\u003c\/strong\u003e. It examines the cultural life of the \u003cstrong\u003eKutia Kondhs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDongaria Kondhs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eMalia Kondhs\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the differences and similarities in their social and cultural lives despite the distinct characteristics of each group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book provides detailed insights into their settlements, artefacts, art objects, and the material culture that plays a significant role in their daily life. It covers a wide range of topics, including their \u003cstrong\u003eoccupations\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehabitats\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eecosystems\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ehousing types\u003c\/strong\u003e. The focus is on understanding how these communities maintain unity through their diversity in various cultural aspects such as \u003cstrong\u003esocio-cultural\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ereligious\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eaesthetic practices\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough numerous illustrations, the book showcases the \u003cstrong\u003ehousehold objects\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epersonal care items\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edress\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eadornments\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ereligious objects\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emusical instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e used by the Kondhs. Each artefact is described alongside its local name in the Kondh dialect, providing an ethnographic view of their everyday lives. The analysis identifies changes and continuities in their cultural practices over time, offering valuable insights into the preservation and evolution of their traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is an enriching exploration of one of India's most ancient and diverse tribal cultures. It will be an invaluable resource for scholars in \u003cstrong\u003eanthropology\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esociology\u003c\/strong\u003e, and related fields, as well as anyone interested in understanding the social and cultural fabric of tribal India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nityananda Patnaik\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nityananda Patnaik is a noted scholar in the fields of anthropology and sociology, with a focus on tribal cultures of India. He has conducted extensive fieldwork among tribal communities in Orissa, particularly the Kondhs, and his research sheds light on the complex and diverse traditions of these groups. His works contribute significantly to the understanding of indigenous cultures in India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49607851671856,"sku":"DKPrintWorld_9788124604229","price":432.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/d-k-printworld-pvt-ltd-book-default-title-material-culture-of-the-orissan-tribals-40389846434096.jpg?v=1775968519","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/material-culture-of-the-orissan-tribals","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}