The sacred nature of the trees is suggested by their soaring heights in relation to the men and beasts. Dances of spring, of budding trees, of the meeting of lovers, and the poise and abandon form an important repertoire in tribal vocabulary. Nothing is static; the trees, the human figures, the birds challenge and respond to each other, create tensions and resolve them. The art of the Tribal people symbolises man's harmony with each other and with nature. These paintings also supposedly invoke powers of the Gods.
The original symbolism of the paintings was (and still is) found in marriage ceremonies, which could not take place until a painting was complete. tribal call them as “Lagnacha chauk” meaning marriage paintings.
The original symbolism of the paintings was (and still is) found in marriage ceremonies, which could not take place until a painting was complete. tribal call them as “Lagnacha chauk” meaning marriage paintings.
