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Spirit of the Herd by Sajhwa Devi
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Spirit of the Herd by Sajhwa Devi

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Sajhwa Devi

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Spirit of the Herd by Sajhwa Devi is a 2003 Sohrai painting, which features a central animal rendered in shades of violet and grey—an unusual palette that softens the form while adding depth. Sajhwa Devi’s work often reimagines sacred animals as bearers of care and continuity. The loops and enclosed patterns within the form suggest protection, a motif tied to fertility and nurturing. This central animal is youngling, clearly. Its casual, carefree grazing evident of the fact that it must be well protected and with a herd. This simple yet perceptive element which makes use of deliberate omission in a frame to indicate certain things, is what makes Sajhwa Devi a master in her craft.

Why This Artwork Stands Out:

  • A refreshing reinterpretation of Sohrai forms using modern colour tones.
  • Represents cycles of care and protection central to village life.
  • The natural pigments lend a textured, organic surface quality.
  • A statement piece combining folk authenticity with visual balance.

This artwork feels steady and full, carrying the quiet rhythm of land and life.

$ 1,199.99
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What is the difference between Sohrai and Kohvar paintings?
Sohrai painting is created during the harvest festival, which celebrates the end of the rainy season. Khovar painting is a wedding chamber decoration that marks the marriage season, like Spirit of the Herd symbolises the interconnected ecosystem much like a family. Sohrai uses multiple colors like red, black, and white to symbolize fertility, ancestors, and food, while Khovar is typically monochrome, using a white and black sgraffito technique to symbolize the womb and fertility for a nuptial chamber.
Are the artworks on Rooftop signed by the artist?
Yes! Khovar artworks like Spirit of the Herd are all original artworks signed by the artists.
Does this painting have a meaning that the painter wants to convey?
Maybe, maybe not. Most artists, especially when it comes to Khovar paintings like Spirit of the Herd, paint with some meaning in mind, but when they share the artwork with the world, they let the viewers decide their own meanings and interpretations. So that everyone may have their own unique experience of the art.
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