Tripura State Tribal Museum is a museum located within the premises of the Tribal Research and Cultural Institute at Agartala, India. The museum was conceived with the intention of promoting tribal heritage and culture.
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.
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 nameTribeRegionNotesCHAKHIGinning MachineAll tribes of TripuraThis implement is used for removing or crushing the seeds from cotton.IPTECHEI / SHOLABagMizo and TripuriCloth bag carried by Mizo.RIKARI / RIKOHTHEGWeave sampleTripuriSample of weaves that form part of tribal identity on clothing.REEGYOWEINGTraditional Musical InstrumentMogThis instrument is similar to the jal tarang.DULA / FURABasketTripuriThis basket is used for the washing of rice.SICHINGFish TrapTripuriFish trap designed to catch river fish.DUFish TrapReangFish trap designed to catch river fish.KHAMDrumTripuriThis drum is constructed by stretching two leather membranes.SUDAM / ENCHI / LUIFish SweepMajor tribes of TripuraUsed as a sweep for catching fish.ROMOI / NATAI / CHOKHA / NADEISpinning WheelMajor tribes of TripuraAll tribes weave their own garments from cotton thread, after spinning and dying the thread themselves.EEJONIFish SweepChakmaUsed as a sweep for catching fish.AHDABasketChakmaUsed as a fish container.KHANGRAI DULABasketTripuriUsed as a fish container.TINTRONGTraditional Musical InstrumentTripuriThis musical instrument is specially prepared during the Lebang Bumani dance.BADUKHUNG AND CHAKLAHBow and ArrowAll tribes of TripuraThis weapon is made as a shooting birds or enemies.CHONG PRENGFiddleTripuri and ReangString instrument similar to a rudimentary violin.BALA MATHIABangleTripuriHollow silver bangle with floral motif.BALABangleTripuriHollow silver bangle with raised circular design.KHARUKAnkletTripuriHollow silver anklet with bud shaped ends.BERBERANG YAKSOArmbandReangSpiral length of flattened silver, used as a bangle.SURANG / SANGENG / SANGAIHairpinTripuri, Jamatia and ReangHairpin with floral head and long chain.RANGBWTANG / RANG TANG / TENGASORANecklaceTripuri and ChakmaNecklace made up of silver hexagonal beads, red beads and 25 coins.dual kaferseed storageBru/ReangMade from bamboo for storing seed to prevent from Rat/Mice
Events: Tribal Festivals and Celebrations
State Level Tribal Festival Folk dance competition Kok-Borok day
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 Tripura State Museum Tribal Research and Cultural Institute Lists of museums in India Tripura State Academy of Tribal Culture
References
External links
Official website