✨ Art for Tribal Rituals: A Sacred Journey into Adivasi Traditions ✨

"In the silent whispers of the forest and the rhythmic echoes of rituals, art becomes more than mere expression—it becomes a bridge between the seen and the unseen, the living and the departed."

A landmark study in art anthropology, Art for Tribal Rituals is the result of extensive fieldwork conducted by Eberhard Fischer and Haku Shah in South Gujarat in 1969. Venturing deep into village shrines, sacred pilgrimage sites, and ritualistic spaces, the authors became silent observers of oracle and spirit-healing sessions, death ceremonies, and devotional practices.

This visually stunning and meticulously researched volume, spanning 528 pages with 823 rare photographs, captures an astonishing array of ritual art forms—from painted stones and carved wooden figures serving as vessels for unsettled souls to monumental wooden crocodiles adorned with terracotta votive offerings. The book not only documents these extraordinary objects but also details their creation, installation, and sacred significance.

Enriched with first-hand indigenous voices, this volume presents a deeply immersive narrative, bringing forth the wisdom, craftsmanship, and spiritual depth of Adivasi ritual leaders, healers, and artisans of a bygone era. These spectacular field photographs, taken over half a century ago, serve as an enduring tribute to a rich, yet often overlooked, cultural and artistic heritage.