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The Tribal Goddess

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Product Highlights

Size
31 X 36.5 in
Brand
Rooftop
Origin
India
Medium
Acrylic
Material
Canvas
Frame
No
Art Form
Gond
Dated
2022
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Meet the Artist

Santoshi Shyam

Santoshi Shyam

From the very beginning, art was not just around her, it was in her blood. Her mother Rambai was a Gond artist and her father, Narmada prasad Tekam, also a respected Gond painter, carried forward the legacy of Jangarh Singh Shyam, the pioneer who placed Gond art on the global map. Growing up, her childhood was spent largely in Bhopal in an environment where Santoshi absorbed the artistic language of her people almost unconsciously. The dotting, the lines, the rhythmic filling of forms that turned simple animals and trees into mythic presences.

Santoshi Shyam’s true journey began in Patangarh, the birthplace of Gond painting. She began painting in quieter moments, her work flowing naturally toward depictions of birds, wild animals, and village life. Over time, her canvases matured into textured stories, not just motifs, but living echoes of Gond cosmology.

Recognition followed. Santoshi’s works were featured in the Tribal Museum’s prestigious Likhandra Gallery under the “Shalaka” solo exhibition series, a rare honour that affirmed her individual voice. She has also received the Kalidasa Award, marking her as one of Gond art’s powerful female voices. Today, she continues to create alongside her husband, Gond artist Rajendra Shyam Tekam, both as an artist and a partner in preserving Gond’s timeless stories. Her art balances heritage with individuality to carry forward Gond’s memory while painting her own story into its future.

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Artist Santoshi Shyam is a renowned Gond artist known for her vibrant Gond paintings. Her paintings often feature themes of nature, animals and scenes from their daily lives, reflecting their close relationship with nature and the surrounding environment. This painting showcases a tribal goddess, Marai Mata, beautifully illustrated with intricate details, patterns and forms of animals and birds surrounding her.

The Gond tribe has a rich spiritual and mythological tradition. Their beliefs and traditions are related to these gods and goddesses, often combined with nature. Every form or element of nature is associated with a belief of spiritual connection to it, which protects the tribe and plays a vital role in their lives. The tribal goddess depicted in this painting has a mythical form where she is seen with three heads in the centre, with a detailed form of two wild animals in the background. From the top of her crown emerge multiple birds looking in all directions. The forms of tiny birds are also depicted seated around her form. Painted in vibrant colours and rich in cultural imagery, this tribal goddess evokes strength, spirituality and divine energy.

Elevate your art collection with this dynamic tribal masterpiece.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Handmade by Santoshi Shyam – A renowned Gond artist known for goddess and nature themes. Continuing the legacy of Gond tribal art passed down from generation.

  • Bold Devotional Décor – Great for drawing rooms, cultural corners, or as a meaningful gift.

  • Explore the world of Gond art and culture – Rich in spirituality, tribal culture and mythology, this painting introduces you to the cultural beliefs of the Gondi tribe.

Bring home this tribal goddess and feel the power of tradition, protection, and tribal devotion. This artwork is a one-of-a-kind creation, perfect for collectors, spiritual seekers, or anyone who appreciates Indian folk art.


Artist Santoshi Shyam is a renowned Gond artist known for her vibrant Gond paintings. Her paintings often feature themes of nature, animals and scenes from their daily lives, reflecting their close relationship with nature and the surrounding environment. This painting showcases a tribal goddess, Marai Mata, beautifully illustrated with intricate details, patterns and forms of animals and birds surrounding her.

The Gond tribe has a rich spiritual and mythological tradition. Their beliefs and traditions are related to these gods and goddesses, often combined with nature. Every form or element of nature is associated with a belief of spiritual connection to it, which protects the tribe and plays a vital role in their lives. The tribal goddess depicted in this painting has a mythical form where she is seen with three heads in the centre, with a detailed form of two wild animals in the background. From the top of her crown emerge multiple birds looking in all directions. The forms of tiny birds are also depicted seated around her form. Painted in vibrant colours and rich in cultural imagery, this tribal goddess evokes strength, spirituality and divine energy.

Elevate your art collection with this dynamic tribal masterpiece.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Handmade by Santoshi Shyam – A renowned Gond artist known for goddess and nature themes. Continuing the legacy of Gond tribal art passed down from generation.

  • Bold Devotional Décor – Great for drawing rooms, cultural corners, or as a meaningful gift.

  • Explore the world of Gond art and culture – Rich in spirituality, tribal culture and mythology, this painting introduces you to the cultural beliefs of the Gondi tribe.

Bring home this tribal goddess and feel the power of tradition, protection, and tribal devotion. This artwork is a one-of-a-kind creation, perfect for collectors, spiritual seekers, or anyone who appreciates Indian folk art.


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