Halbi Village Life

Bhatpal village, Bastar District, MP India
1967-1978

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Weaving a fence

Durga’s father Sukdeo, Gapi, Tati, Mokerdam c. 1967

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Capping a wall around a house using century plant leaves c. 1967
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Marriage ceremony for local diety

The Potel is rubbing on the turmeric paste.

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Marriage ceremony for local diety

These dieties are carved from soapstone which is readily available locally.

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Women and girls making leaf dishes

They stitch together specific types of leaves gathered from the nearby jungle. The leaf dishes come in many shapes and sizes and are very effective - once you're done eating just toss them to the cattle.

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Musicians

Jhurang's father playing the 'mohori', a type of oboe and another musician playing the drums at a religious ceremony.

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Musicians

Drummer and 'mohori' player at a religious ceremony.

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Leaves drying under the eaves of Durga's house

The mud fence has a 'roof' of century plant leaves to protect it from being demolished in the rainy season.

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Jhurang's grandmother's house with she and others out front.

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