The Triumph in Gond by Sukhiram Maravi

This poignant Gond painting by master artist Sukhiram Maravi is a masterful visual narrative that tells a complete and complex folk tale. It captures the dramatic rescue of a wronged sister by a powerful bird, a story deeply rooted in Gond folklore. The painting beautifully illustrates the abuse and humiliation suffered by the sister and her miraculous rescue, orchestrated by creatures of nature, highlighting the deep connection between the Gond community and the natural world, where animals are key players in stories of human life and fate.

The painting's central focus is the pivotal moment of the story. A large, stylized fish, rendered in a complex green pattern of triangles, dots, and lines, represents the sister's watery prison after she was swept away and swallowed by the creature. Within the body of the fish, the sister is depicted as a small, white figure, symbolizing her captivity and suffering. The scene is set in a body of water, depicted with a wavy, textured pattern of blues and browns.

The narrative continues with a huge bird, the mighty Raividhanya, swooping in to rescue the sister. The bird, with its sharp beak and powerful wings, hears her cries of despair from within the fish. After hunting down the fish, the Raividhanya gently lifts the sister from her ordeal and carries her to the safety of its nest, becoming a compassionate and powerful savior. This artwork is a fantastic example of Gond art's ability to tell a powerful and emotional story through its intricate patterns and symbolic imagery, effortlessly showcasing Maravi's distinct artistic style through his signature Torana pattern, which forms graceful semi-circular bands of geometric designs.

Each of our artworks are hand painted by master artists across India. We provide a digital authentication certificate with this artwork signed by the artist which will be sent over email after 3-4 days of delivery of the artwork.

View Sample Here

The sizes mentioned are excluding the borders of the artwork.

Frames shown are for visual representation only and are not included with the artwork. We offer framing services on demand at additional costs. If you wish to get your artwork framed, please reach out to us on WhatsApp or email.

Frames shown are for visual representation only and are not included with the artwork. We offer framing services on demand at additional framing and shipping costs.

We take custom artwork orders, please use the WhatsApp chat below or email us at wecare@memeraki.com to discuss your requirements in more detail.

We ship worldwide, Our Prices are inclusive of GST/Taxes in India. For international orders, any specific custom duties you may encounter in your home country during the delivery has to borne by the buyer.

For all artworks except Lippan and Terracotta, we offer free shipping on orders above ₹999, a ₹249 flat rate is applicable to smaller order amounts.

Our standard shipping rates are not applicable for custom framed artworks.

For international artwork orders shipping charges of 4000 INR* are applicable.

For Lippan and Terracotta Artworks, We charge a Shipping rate on a per Kilogram basis.

*Extra charges may apply for both domestic and international deliveries in the following cases:

• International artwork orders where the artwork's smaller side measures more than 36 inches.
• Extra charges are applicable for Express Shipping. Contact support to check availability for your order.
• Orders with more than 2 product types in the cart.

All artworks are packed and couriered securely in a tube.

Ready To Ship/ In Stock artworks are shipped in under 2 weeks. We only accept return requests for Ready to Ship/ In stock artworks placed within a week from date of delivery. However, no returns can be accepted for international deliveries.

Made To Order artworks will take 2-3 weeks to be made and shipped once they are ready. Returns are not applicable on Made To Order artworks.

Once your order is placed, our team will stay in constant communication with the artist to track the progress and ensure the quality of your order. You will receive regular updates from us throughout this process.

All artworks on the website are hand painted from scratch by our master artists. This makes every artwork absolutely unique and the actual colour and overall artwork may vary slightly from the artwork image posted here.