God Ghatla

"This hand-painted artwork by artist Kamta Tahed is a symbol of the Bhil tribe's spiritual beliefs and customs. This painting showcases the Bhil community worshipping the ‘God Ghatla’ or 'Ghatla Dev', believed to be a protective ancestral spirit or guardian deity of the tribe. He is one of the clan or village deities often invoked during rituals and painted as part of the Pithora wall painting tradition. In the world of tribal deities, Ghatla Dev plays a supporting yet significant role alongside other major deities. The artwork showcases a vibrant arch, a common format in Pithora art, representing a spiritual gateway or shrine-like structure. ‘Ghatla Dev’ is set against warm, golden-yellow hues. The arch is flanked by geometric checker patterns, denoting ritual enclosure and sacred space. Horses in Pithora paintings symbolise divine messengers; their symmetrical arrangement creates a sense of ritual procession or divine arrival.

Celestial symbols on top signal divine presence and connection with nature’s rhythms. The row of pots at the top symbolises abundance, fertility, and a sacred offering to the gods, linked to ancestral spirits in tribal cosmology. Pithora paintings are not merely decorative; they are ritual offerings accompanied by chants and rites.

Why does this painting stand out?

• A Handpainted Original - A stunning masterpiece handpainted by a woman tribal artist, Kamta Tahed, whose paintings are known to have deep cultural storytelling and intricate detailing.

• Distinctive Tribal Art - In this painting, which features Ghatla Dev, a guardian deity central to tribal ritual life, Tahed beautifully captures the rich traditions and spiritual harmony of the Bhil community.

• The use of intricate dots to form patterns and fill forms is distinct to Bhil and Pithora art - a detail meant to symbolise life's interconnectedness.

• The Perfect Fit - Measuring 36x64 inches this acrylic on canvas painting is perfect for a vertical wall statement piece, for gallery walls, cultural centres or studio spaces.

• Celebrate tribal legacy and vibrant imagination and bring home this artwork today.

A Gift of Art - This painting would be a nice gift for people who have a deeper understanding of Indian folk and tribal art. WIth its ectectic and symbolic visual storytelling, it is sure to be a memorable one.