Bonga Elephants-This Beautiful Terracotta Art Form was Dedicated to Tribal Deity

Throughout the world, West Bengal’s terracotta craft is renowned for its rustic charm and pastoral ambiance. These terracotta items are made with natural colors and are created with clay. The art of terracotta has been practiced in different parts of West Bengal in India. Belia elephants from Birbhum and Bonga Elephants from Bankura are famous for their elephant-inspired crafts, which are made in Birbhum and Bankura. Bonga Hathi is a round-shaped terracotta elephant figurine with an elaborate trunk and a striking shape that borders on abstract art. It has been an attraction from Bankura for ages.

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