Araku Tribal Museum
Ethnographic

Araku Tribal Museum

Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh

About

The Museum made out of mud and metal aims at representing and conserving the daily life, traditional art and handicrafts of the tribal communities such as the Khord, B. Mallis, Bagata, Gadaba, Koya, and Savara inhabited in the Araku Valley. The Museum is divided into 2 galleries. The first gallery showcases the dioramas of dances, and ritualistic rooms, showcasing hunting scenes. It displays household articles, musical instruments, and local art. The second gallery showcases jewellery worn by the tribals during festivals and performing dance, mainly masks worn mainly during celebrations.

Established in 1996

Highlights

  • Dhimsa dance statues
  • Tribal wedding scene dioramas
  • Locally made iron-ore crafts
  • Parrot fortune teller

Facilities & Amenities

  • Souvenir Shop
  • Archery Stalls
  • Boating Facilities
  • Photography
  • Tribal handicraft shop
  • Cycling path

Nearby Attractions

  • Padmapuram Gardens
  • Borra Caves
  • Chaparai Waterfalls
  • Coffee Museum

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