Sacred Animal

Sacred Animal' by Sajhwa Devi, created in 1994, reflects the timeless energy of the Sohrai tradition. Sajhwa Devi uses simple strokes to depict an earthy red animal outlined in cobalt blue, adorned with dotted markings that echo tribal ritual symbols. The figure seems both animal and spirit, suggesting vitality and fertility, themes central to harvest and celebration. Its raw lines and childlike openness preserve the honesty of handmade art, where imperfection becomes beauty.

This painting would suit art collectors, designers, or curators interested in indigenous abstraction and the aesthetics of tribal symbolism.

Why This Artwork Stands Out:

• Made with natural pigments sourced from local soils.
• Expressive minimalism that conveys power through simplicity.
• Represents the traditional Sohrai art of Jharkhand’s women artisans.
• A rare piece connecting folk heritage to modern visual storytelling.

Quiet yet powerful, this work carries the warmth of earth and the strength of tradition.