{"product_id":"baana-and-saja-tree-in-gond-by-saroj-venkat-shyam","title":"Baana and Saja Tree in Gond by Saroj Venkat Shyam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sacred Gond painting by Saroj Venkat Shyam presents a sacred visual homage to Pardhan Gond mythology, centering upon the revered Saja tree intimately intertwined with the sacred Baana musical instrument. Through a brilliant fusion of music, divine presence and vibrant flora, the artwork captures the living heart of tribal storytelling and spiritual tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGond art is a traditional Indian tribal art form practiced by the Gond community of Madhya Pradesh, acting as cultural memory and often depicting local deities, folklore, forests and animals that the community lived alongside. It is deeply connected to nature, with animals, trees, birds, rivers symbolising balance and coexistence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the Pardhan Gond community, the Saja tree holds supreme sacred importance as the earthly abode of Bada Dev (Fada Pen), the paramount deity of the Gond pantheon. According to tribal lore, the first Baana, a traditional three-stringed bowed instrument, was crafted to play music that would awaken and honor Bada Dev residing within the Saja tree. Pardhan bards traveled between villages playing the Baana under the Saja tree to recite oral genealogies, epics and sacred songs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDominating the central vertical axis of the composition is the grand Baana, its long shaft rendered in warm, segmented bands of mustard yellow, orange and terracotta red. At its top, traditional tuning pegs cross the neck, while its lower base expands into a large, flared resonator box detailed with lines of dark red and earthy brown. Resting near the base on the lower left are two ornate curved bows embellished with decorative rings, while a traditional woven basket and a small ritual vessel are placed to the right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirectly behind the instrument, the trunk of the sacred Saja tree executes a sweeping circular loop painted in alternating diagonal stripes of vibrant cobalt and sky blue. From this ring, the tree branches out horizontally across the middle, bearing delicate, monochrome foliage rendered in fine line-hatching, interspersed with small golden fruit buds. \u003cbr\u003eThe monochrome of the Saja branches creates a striking visual counterpoint to the bold blue trunk and the warm orange neck of the Baana. Surrounding the sacred centre, the entire canvas is filled with a dense field of green leaves and red flowers with bright yellow centers. The rich background creates an enveloping atmosphere of forest abundance and sacred warmth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough this masterwork, Saroj Venkat Shyam seamlessly translates the oral and spiritual soul of the Pardhan Gond heritage into a radiant visual meditation on music, nature and divine presence. The artist's signature motif is the 'Naag', inspired by the form of a snake, which she calls 'Naagvanshi Shyam'. This distinctive pattern forms the foundation of her unique style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saroj Venkat Shyam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50060519407830,"sku":null,"price":160000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Baana_and_Saja_Tree_in_Gond_by_Saroj_Venkat_Shyam.jpg?v=1786353914","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/baana-and-saja-tree-in-gond-by-saroj-venkat-shyam","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}