Gond Painting (Deer in Forest)

A vibrant and detailed painting by a Gond tribal artist from Madhya Pradesh. Gond art is characterized by a pattern of dots and dashes used to fill the intricate imagery.

3100.00

22 inches x 15 inches

Cultural Significance

Gond paintings are a form of folk and tribal art, practiced by the Gond tribe, one of the largest tribes in India. The art is an expression of their everyday quest for life.

Artisan Spotlight

Nankusiya Shyam

Patangarh, Madhya Pradesh

"As a Gond artist, I paint the stories and beliefs of my tribe. Our art is connected to nature and our deities. I learned this from my elders in the village of Patangarh."