Tripura State Tribal Museum

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Tripura State Tribal Museum is a museum located within the premises of the Tribal Research and Cultural Institute at Agartala, India. [1] [2] [3] The museum was conceived with the intention of promoting tribal heritage and culture. [4] [5]

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Tripura State Tribal Museum
EstablishedSeptember 23, 2009 (2009-09-23)
Location Tribal Research and Cultural Institute, Agartala, IND
TypeTribal museum
Collections Tripuri
Website trci.tripura.gov.in/emuseum/

Collections

The exhibits of the Museum are displayed under different sections, viz., Video Wall, Tribal Life Dioramas, Miscellaneous, Auditorium, Touch screen Kiosks, Natural History, art and Crafts, Anthropology & Folk Art & Arms section. The sculptures from the Tripura region fall into four principal categories - stone, wood, metal and terracotta. The collections which are on display here, are very rare. [6]

The library in Tripura was established in 2009 and is rich in its historical collections. There are various periodicals, journals and books relating to art, culture, mythology, biography, encyclopedic works and even the Asiatic Society journals of the country.

Notable artefacts

Original nameEnglish nameTribeRegionNotes
CHAKHIGinning MachineAll tribes of TripuraTripuraThis implement is used for removing or crushing the seeds from cotton.
IPTECHEI / SHOLABagMizo and TripuriNorth TripuraCloth bag carried by Mizo.
RIKARI / RIKOHTHEGWeave sampleTripuriTripuraSample of weaves that form part of tribal identity on clothing.
REEGYOWEINGTraditional Musical InstrumentMogWest TripuraThis instrument is similar to the jal tarang.
DULA / FURABasketTripuriTripuraThis basket is used for the washing of rice.
SICHINGFish TrapTripuriTripuraFish trap designed to catch river fish.
DUFish TrapReangTripuraFish trap designed to catch river fish.
KHAM DrumTripuriTripuraThis drum is constructed by stretching two leather membranes.
SUDAM / ENCHI / LUIFish SweepMajor tribes of TripuraTripuraUsed as a sweep for catching fish.
ROMOI / NATAI / CHOKHA / NADEISpinning WheelMajor tribes of TripuraTripuraAll tribes weave their own garments from cotton thread, after spinning and dying the thread themselves.
EEJONIFish SweepChakmaTripuraUsed as a sweep for catching fish.
AHDABasketChakmaTripuraUsed as a fish container.
KHANGRAI DULABasketTripuriTripuraUsed as a fish container.
TINTRONGTraditional Musical InstrumentTripuriWest TripuraThis musical instrument is specially prepared during the Lebang Bumani dance.
BADUKHUNG AND CHAKLAHBow and ArrowAll tribes of TripuraTripuraThis weapon is made as a shooting birds or enemies.
CHONG PRENGFiddleTripuri and ReangTripuraString instrument similar to a rudimentary violin.
BALA MATHIABangleTripuriTripuraHollow silver bangle with floral motif.
BALABangleTripuriTripuraHollow silver bangle with raised circular design.
KHARUKAnkletTripuriTripuraHollow silver anklet with bud shaped ends.
BERBERANG YAKSOArmbandReangTripuraSpiral length of flattened silver, used as a bangle.
SURANG / SANGENG / SANGAIHairpinTripuri, Jamatia and ReangTripuraHairpin with floral head and long chain.
RANGBWTANG / RANG TANG / TENGASORANecklaceTripuri and ChakmaTripuraNecklace made up of silver hexagonal beads, red beads and 25 coins.

Events: Tribal Festivals and Celebrations

Visiting Hours

The museum remains open 06 days from 10:00am – 5:00pm during summers and from 10:00am – 4:30pm during winters except on Mondays: 2nd and 4th Saturday and Government Holidays. Currently due to COVID-19 pandemic the museum is temporarily closed for public.

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Website of Tripura State Tribal Museum| National Portal of India". www.india.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
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