Since opening in 2001, the Museum has received numerous visitors from India and Abroad, with the numbers growing steadily each year.
Rhinoceros
Tribe: Desia Kandha
Region: Balliguda, Kandhamal
This votive figure of a rhinoceros is worshipped for protection against animal attack.
Bangles
Tribe: Oraon
Region: Subdega, Sundargarh
These heavy bangles with spikes are an important traditional ornament of the Oraon. The spikes prevent a would be assailant from holding a woman’s wrists, and the bangle serves as a weapon of self defense.
Comb
Tribe: Juang
Region: Gonasika, Keonjhar
Used as a hair styling device, this comb is made from bamboo splits and is also exchanged by young lovers as a gift of affection.
Rhinoceros
Tribe: Desia Kandha
Region: Balliguda, Kandhamal
This votive figure of a rhinoceros is worshipped for protection against animal attack.
Bangles
Tribe: Oraon
Region: Subdega, Sundargarh
These heavy bangles with spikes are an important traditional ornament of the Oraon. The spikes prevent a would be assailant from holding a woman’s wrists, and the bangle serves as a weapon of self defense.
Comb
Tribe: Juang
Region: Gonasika, Keonjhar
Used as a hair styling device, this comb is made from bamboo splits and is also exchanged by young lovers as a gift of affection.
Rhinoceros
Tribe: Desia Kandha
Region: Balliguda, Kandhamal
This votive figure of a rhinoceros is worshipped for protection against animal attack.
Bangles
Tribe: Oraon
Region: Subdega, Sundargarh
These heavy bangles with spikes are an important traditional ornament of the Oraon. The spikes prevent a would be assailant from holding a woman’s wrists, and the bangle serves as a weapon of self defense.
Comb
Tribe: Juang
Region: Gonasika, Keonjhar
Used as a hair styling device, this comb is made from bamboo splits and is also exchanged by young lovers as a gift of affection.
Rhinoceros
Tribe: Desia Kandha
Region: Balliguda, Kandhamal
This votive figure of a rhinoceros is worshipped for protection against animal attack.
Bangles
Tribe: Oraon
Region: Subdega, Sundargarh
These heavy bangles with spikes are an important traditional ornament of the Oraon. The spikes prevent a would be assailant from holding a woman’s wrists, and the bangle serves as a weapon of self defense.
Comb
Tribe: Juang
Region: Gonasika, Keonjhar
Used as a hair styling device, this comb is made from bamboo splits and is also exchanged by young lovers as a gift of affection.
Android App (Free)
The Multimedia Tour of the Museum allows the visitors to explore the artefacts on display at the museum, learning more about them through a combination of audio narratives, animated folktales and stunning videos that capture the unique lives of Odisha’s tribal communities, their vibrant celebrations, dance, music, colourful attire and festivals.
This Tour is available in English, Hindi and Odia languages.
The tour is only accessible within the premises of the Museum. Location detection must be enabled on your mobile or tablet to access this tour.
Android App (Free)
The Multimedia Tour of the Museum allows the visitors to explore the artefacts on display at the museum, learning more about them through a combination of audio narratives, animated folktales and stunning videos that capture the unique lives of Odisha’s tribal communities, their vibrant celebrations, dance, music, colourful attire and festivals.
This Tour is available in English, Hindi and Odia languages.
The tour is only accessible within the premises of the Museum. Location detection must be enabled on your mobile or tablet to access this tour.
Android App (Free)
The Multimedia Tour of the Museum allows the visitors to explore the artefacts on display at the museum, learning more about them through a combination of audio narratives, animated folktales and stunning videos that capture the unique lives of Odisha’s tribal communities, their vibrant celebrations, dance, music, colourful attire and festivals.
This Tour is available in English, Hindi and Odia languages.
The tour is only accessible within the premises of the Museum. Location detection must be enabled on your mobile or tablet to access this tour.
I came to Bhubaneswar for a wedding and had no prior knowledge of the region. This museum provides an useful overview of the tribes and their respective arts and crafts.... read more
3rd March 2019
If you are a person who has interest in various cultures of India, this place is worth a visit. This museum exhibits various aspects of rich culture of Tribal life,... read more
3rd January 2019