Advertisement Home/Stories/Art / Environment / Heritage / India / Karnataka / Kashmir / Manipur / Sustainability / Uttar Pradesh / West BengalTBI Photo Essay: The Varied Hues of Indigenous Art in IndiaFound Value in This Story?Pay What You Can to Support Impactful Journalism If you found our stories insightful, informative, or even just enjoyable, we invite you to consider making a By Pushpa Achanta July 20, 2012 The Santhals are among the largest and oldest adivasi (tribal) groups in the Indian subcontinent. Spread through Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Nepal and Bangladesh, they are known for their distinct language, music, art and totemistic rituals. Their belief in natural spirits and high regard for animals and birds is evident in their craft for which bamboo, wood, animal hide or metal is typically used.Sounds Interesting? Share it now! Follow Us This story made me Feel Inspired 97 More Aware 121 Better Informed 89 Do Something 167 Tell Us More Name Email Your Message SUBMITContinue ReadingPrevious Article Dialogue in the Dark: ‘See’ The World Of The Visually Impaired Next Article Dairy Diaries Of Hardy Hill Women – How Being Able To Afford Cows Turned Their Lives Around