April-June, 2013 - IGRMS

IGRMS NEWS: April-June, 2013
Quarterly Newsletter of
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An autonomous organisation of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India
April-June, 2013
Mixed graphics: A view of workshop on Godna- a body decoration art of Tribal communities/backdrop image taken during field-work in Jammu & Kashmir

From the Director’s Desk
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Celebration of International Museum Day
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Dear Friends of IGRMS and Readers,
It is yet another pleasure presenting the April-June, 2013 issue of the IGRMS
News, the quarterly Newsletter of IGRMS. The activities of the Sangrahalaya
during this quarter were as satisfying as in other quarters in the past. This was
testified by the comments offered by many of our esteemed visitors and wellwishers.
We are immensely gratified by the visit of our beloved Joint Secretary,
Shri Pramod Jain, who had a few good words for all we do at the IGRMS.
The most important celebration of this quarter was the International
Museum Day on the 18th May, 2013. It was celebrated with the opening of a
new Exhibition, a colloquium on the theme decided by the ICOM, facilitating
the museum visit by the differently abled children and senior citizens, the
most popular “Treasure Hunt” programme, and the inauguration of the ‘Exhibit of the Month”. We
are henceforth committed to exhibit a new and culturally significant object for our visitors every
month from about 25,000 objects staked in our specimen store. Our regular field work, collection and
documentation activities were also carried out during this quarter by the members of our staff. We have
added a traditional Limboo House from Sikkim, which is earthquake proof and eco-compatible. We have
conducted several “Do & Learn” Educational programmes and a workshop on traditional ‘Godna’, which is
a dying art form of body decoration in tribal and rural India.
In collaboration with the Zonal Anthropological Museum of the Anthropological Survey of India, Port
Blair, a travelling exhibition was mounted on Island Cultures of India during this quarter, which is still
under display. It has been attracting the attention of thousands of visitors to the Anthropological Museum
of Port Blair.
Our Southern Regional Centre at Mysore has also celebrated the International Museum Day with great
pomp. Several “Do and Learn” Educational programmes were also organized by the Centre during this
quarter.
By the blessings, goodwill and encouragement of our distinguished visitors and dedication of our
staff, we remain committed to delivering on the prime objective of the IGRMS as a premier ethnographic
museum in India, spearheading the New Museum Movement in the country and celebrating its rich
cultural diversity.
- Prof. Kamal K. Misra
Director, IGRMS
In This Issue :
4 Leadership Training Programme
4 Celebration of International Museum Day
4 Activities at SRC, Mysore
4 Celebration of World Heritage Day
4 Celebration of World Environment Day
4 Development of Open Air Exhibitions
4 Field Work
4 Visit of Joint Secretary (Culture) to IGRMS
4 Do and Learn Education Programme
4 Temporary and Travelling Exhibitions
4 Godna: Artist Workshop
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4 Excerpts from the Guest Book
4 From Museum Reserve Collection
Leadership Training Programme
Smt. Garima Anand of IGRMS attended
the Leadership Training Programme, jointly
organized by the British Museum, London,
UK, and the National Culture Fund of the
Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.
On the occasion of
International Museum
Day on 18th May 2013 the
Sangrahalaya organized
exhibition, colloquium,
musical concert, treasure
hunt and quiz contest for the
school children.
Srijan: An Exhibition
The exhibition was
inaugurated by eminent
poet, critique and litterateur
Shri Ashok Vajpeyi. The exhibition showcasing multicolor
art forms of India included exhibits prepared by folk and
tribal artists during various artist camps organized by the
Sangrahalaya from time to time.
Exhibit of the month: Another attraction of the day was
a new initiative of Sangrahalaya i.e. “Exhibit of the Month”.
The first exhibit named Banam- a musical instrument of the
Santhal community was inaugurated by Shri Ashok Vajpeyi.
Colloquium: On the theme decided by the ICOM this
year, Museum (Memory + Creativity) = Social Change, a
colloquium was organized. Shri Ashok Vajpeyi, eminent
poet and critique; Shri Vasant Nirgune; Prof. Rajaram, Art
Historian; and Prof. K.K. Misra, Director, IGRMS were the
speakers.
Museum visit and quiz: On the occasion of the
International Museum Day, the Sangrahalaya conducted
a visit of the differently abled children and senior citizens.
Thereafter, a quiz contest was organized for these children.
Cultural Programme: The young artists of a band,
“Indian Blue” from Kolkata, presented their semi-classical
fusion music in the evening based on different Ragas and
compositions.
Treasure Hunt: Treasure Hunt has become very popular
among the people of Bhopal, in which nearly 30 teams
participated on their two wheelers for identifying
museums and heritage places of Bhopal. Prof. K.K. Misra,
Director, IGRMS flagged off the event.
Activities at SRC, Mysore
Celebration of International Museum Day
A Drawing Competition was organized in two categories of
school children. Shri A.K Shrivastava, Joint Director, IGRMS,
Bhopal, inaugurated the competition by lighting the lamp.
About 22 participants took part in the competition from
various schools in and around Mysore. In continuation
with the Museum Day Celebration, the SRC Organized “Do
& Learn” Education Programme on “Traditional Inlay Work
of Mysore” from 19.05.2013 to 02.06.2013 for a period of
15 days. About 27 participants took part in this training
programme. Smt. Florence Ruth and her assistant imparted
training to the participants.
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Celebration of World Heritage Day
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Development of Open Air Exhibitions
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To celebrate the World Heritage Day, the Sangrahalaya
organized a painting competition for school children on
18th April 2013. About 60 students participated in the
competition. The theme of the competition was “Our
cultural Heritage”
A speech competition was also organized the
same day, in which school children spoke on the topic “Our
culture- Our heritage”. Cash prizes and merit certificates
were given to the winners of the competition.
Tribal Habitat: Representing the rich and
diverse culture of India, a traditional “Limboo” house of
Sikkim was inaugurated at the IGRMS premises by Prof. K.K.
Misra, Director, IGRMS. The traditional house was installed
by the members of the Limboo tribal community of Sikkim
in two month time. The quake proof house is made of
wood, designed to keep the interior warm.
Celebration of World Environment Day
To mark the World Environment Day, the Sangrahalaya
organized various programmes on June 5, 2013. A bicycle
rally, in collaboration with Green Planet Bicycle Riders
Association, was organized, with waving the green flag by
Shri Rajiv Chaudhary, DRM, West Central Railway, Bhopal.
This was followed by the inauguration of a photographic
exhibition focusing on the Sangrahalaya, displayed in the
coaches of Bhopal Express with the support of the WC
Railways. On the same day a ritual of Sacred Groves of
Tamil Nadu was also performed and a lecture was delivered
by eminent dietician, Mrs. Amita Singh. In the evening a
cultural programme, named “Srishti”, was also organized.
The officials of the Museum visited Rajouri and poonch
district of Jammu and kashmir for collection and documentation
of ethnographic materials from Gujjar, Bakarwal communities.
Total 18nos., of objects collected. Video and Photographic
documentation has also been made.
*An official of the Museum visited Midnapore
district of West Bengal for the collection and documentation of
material culture of the Kol, Munda, Lodha, Santhal communities.
Around 40 objects were collected during the field work.
Field Work
*An official of the Museum conducted
field work from 23rd to 29th May, 2013 among
the Bhumij tribe of East Singhbhum district of
Jharkhand and collected around 50 objects
and documented a rare firkal dance. She visited
the villages like Balidih, Janumdih, Menjogada,
Kundrukocha, etc.
*An official of the Museum visited
Uttarakhand and collected traditional masks of the
Bhotia tribal community.
Visit of Joint Secretary (Culture) to IGRMS
Shri Pramod Jain, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India visited the Sangrahalaya from 14th to 16th
June , 2013.He visited different galleries of Veethi Sankul, the Indoor Museum, as well as the Open Air Exhibitions. Shri
Jain appreciated the display of artifacts in the Museum. During his visit to IGRMS, he expressed satisfaction over efforts
made by the Sangrahalaya in protecting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of India. Shri Jain is the Vice-Chairman
of the Executive Committee of the RMSS.

Do and Learn Education Programme
The Sangrahalaya under the series of “ Do and Learn”
Education Programme organized a ten day programme on
“Emboss Painting of Rajasthan” from April 13, 2013. Shri
Jagdish Swami and Mrs. Manisha Swami imparted training
to the participants.
*Museum Education Programme on “Traditional
Gond Painting of Madhya Pradesh”was held from 1st May,
2013 for 10 days. Shri Subhash Vyam trained about 70
participants on his popular tribal art form.
*Museum Education Programme on “Artificial
Flower Making” was held from 1st May, 2013 for 10
days. Shri K. K. Kaushal imparted training to about 70
participants.
*Museum Education Programme on “Traditional
Terracotta of Haryana” was held from 3rd May, 2013 for 10
days. Shri Sonu Prajapati and his assistant trained about 40
participants on the intricacies of terracotta.
*Museum Education Programme on “Laquer
Work of Rajasthan” was held from 4th May, 2013 for 10
days. Shri Farid Ahmad and his assistant imparted training
to about 25 participants.
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A seven day workshop on Godna a body decoration
art of Tribal communities was inugrated on 24th June
2013 by the Sangrahalaya Director, Prof. K. K. Misra.
Around 50 tattoo artists from different states of India
such as Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Gujarat, Arunachal
Pradesh, Nagaland, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, participated
in the workshop and presented their art on Canvas. The
workshop was concluded on 30th June 2013.
*Museum Education Programme on “Zardozi Work
of Bhopal” was held from 17th May, 2013 for 10 days. Smt
Rehana Khan and her assistant imparted training to the
registered participants.
*Museum Education Programme on “Chhapa and
Batik Work of Bhairogarh, Ujjain” was held from 17th May,
2013 for 10 days. Smt. Rehana Khan and her assistant gave
training to the registered participants.
Temporary and Travelling Exhibitions
The Sangrahalaya mounted an exhibition titled “Island Culture of India” at the Zonal Anthropological Museum in the
premises of Anthropological Survey of India, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 6th May 2013 The Exhibition
highlighted diverse images of riverine and coastal island
cultures. The aim of this exhibition was to acquaint the
visitor with the Island Cultures of India. The exhibition was
inaugurated by Shri
G. Theva Neethi Dhas,
Secretary,
Tribal Welfare,
A&N Administration,
Port Blair.
Godna: Artist Workshop
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Excerpts from the Guest Book
Its an amazing experience to visit
this place, very well maintained and
preserved in its natural way. Wish
good luck for all; here I knew that
Indians are richest in culture
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Pramod Jain, Joint Secretary, Ministry
of Culture, Govt. of India, New Delhi
“Magical” is the only word to describe it.
A great tradition preserved and beautifully
showcased. My compliments to
Prof. Misra and his team. We are proud
of this institute and all that it stands for.
Keep it up, Best of luck
From Museum Reserve Collection
Accession No. - 2006.915
Local Name - LANGSHUNG TARENG
Equivalent - A wooden device used for
preparing silk thread
Community - Meitei
Place of Collection - Vilage: Kakmayai,
District: Thoubal,
Manipur
Description :
Traditional technology for weaving textiles are now a days
in vanishing stage, even then it is observed in few parts of
the country among
which Manipur is one
where it is practiced
till date. Textile
weaving tradition
in Manipur is a time
honoured occupation
and turned to an art
due to its intricate
design. It is entirely
the work of women.
They under took
weaving as a part
of their domestic
duties. Girls engaged
into weaving at their
tender age of ten years having mastered over the years and
practice through out their life span. The primary qualification
of a young girl for eligibility to marriage was determined by her
weaving skill. It is said that the growth of the weaving industry
by women is associated with the fact, that Manipur men were
constantly engaged in war and these women supplies them
uniforms and maintained their families by sailing the product of
this industry. Thus each house in Manipur has at least one loom
and considered to be an integral part their household furniture.
The “Langshung Tareng” as in indigenous spinning
device for preparing silk yarn from Cocoon (a stage of silk-worm
forming a covering layer of protein around its body, secreting
through its head). The structure is entirely made of wood. It has
two wheels big one (main wheel), small one (supporting wheel),
an iron rotor for turning thread, a wooden platform serve as
paddle and a cross spinning tool. It is fully operated by muscular
energy of the user. The up and down movement of the paddle
allows the main wheel (fixed to the lower part) to rotate and
subsequently the supporting wheel (fixed to the upper part)
connected by coarse thread belt also rotates their by the rotor
and the connecting point helps to turn the raw cocoon silk into
thread in continuous turns.
Weaving form an important part of India’s Cultural
Heritage. This living art form is in danger of simply dying out due
to invention of machineries. This is why IGRMS has collected this
object for the future generation -P. ANURADHA
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