The sacred cow, baby calf and forest birds (Ghorad-bachru aur panchhi ro melo)
Artist: Nirmala Bhi, Bhil-Pithora Artist
This compelling work belongs to the living visual traditions of the Bhil community of central India, showcased as an expression of the community's spiritual cosmology and reverence for Lord Pithora (Pithora Dev). The composition is structured around monumental and symbolic animal forms, executed through the distinct indigenous technique of dense, multi-colored dot-work (dana-chitra).
The central majestic figure is of a cow (ghorad / gai), its massive torso rendered in vertical bands of alternating red, orange, white, and black pigments. She is nursing her calf, framed by a delicate lattice of branches overhead. Six colorful birds dot the upper canopy, acting as divine messengers of the forest. Painted with signature multi-colored dots inspired by maize grains and rainfall, the artwork honours fertility, maternal abundance, and agricultural prosperity.
Product features:
A luminous satin poster with archival museum-grade paper that holds color and detail for years. Hang it unframed with tacks or double-sided tape, or frame it to give the textured paper and crisp lines a gallery feel. This piece fits cozy living rooms, artist studios, or nature-themed nooks where warmth and pattern tell a quiet story.
- Bright pigment inks for vivid, accurate color reproduction
- Archival museum-grade paper that resists yellowing over time
- Low-glare satin finish for clear viewing at different light angles
- Multiple orientation and size options, available in 2 different sizes
- Suitable for indoor display; easy to hang with tape, tacks, or framing
The sacred cow, baby calf and forest birds (Ghorad-bachru aur panchhi ro melo)
Artist: Nirmala Bhi, Bhil-Pithora Artist
This compelling work belongs to the living visual traditions of the Bhil community of central India, showcased as an expression of the community's spiritual cosmology and reverence for Lord Pithora (Pithora Dev). The composition is structured around monumental and symbolic animal forms, executed through the distinct indigenous technique of dense, multi-colored dot-work (dana-chitra).
The central majestic figure is of a cow (ghorad / gai), its massive torso rendered in vertical bands of alternating red, orange, white, and black pigments. She is nursing her calf, framed by a delicate lattice of branches overhead. Six colorful birds dot the upper canopy, acting as divine messengers of the forest. Painted with signature multi-colored dots inspired by maize grains and rainfall, the artwork honours fertility, maternal abundance, and agricultural prosperity.
Product features:
A luminous satin poster with archival museum-grade paper that holds color and detail for years. Hang it unframed with tacks or double-sided tape, or frame it to give the textured paper and crisp lines a gallery feel. This piece fits cozy living rooms, artist studios, or nature-themed nooks where warmth and pattern tell a quiet story.
- Bright pigment inks for vivid, accurate color reproduction
- Archival museum-grade paper that resists yellowing over time
- Low-glare satin finish for clear viewing at different light angles
- Multiple orientation and size options, available in 2 different sizes
- Suitable for indoor display; easy to hang with tape, tacks, or framing
