Pune Tribal Museum

Pune Tribal Museum is located in the city of Pune, Maharashtra, India. The Museum was established in the year 1962 as an extension of Tribal Research and Training Institute, Pune,[1] started display in year 1965 and exhibits the culture of the Maharashtrian tribes. This tribal museum was found as a place 'committed to preserve, the artistic and poetic impulses of tribals'.[1] The administration of the museum is currently with Tribal Research and Training Institute, Pune.[2]

Pune Tribal Museum
Established1962
LocationPune, Maharashtra
TypeTribal Museum

Exhibits

It showcases the artifacts including musical instruments, jewelry, tools, handicrafts, costumes, idol, household articles, photographs, weapons, tools, warli paintings, bamboo works, masks, clothes, utensils among others related to 47 tribes of Maharashtra.[2]

Expansion plans

There are plans to enable passengers waiting at Pune airport to have a virtual tour of this museum at the Tribal Research and Training Institute, Pune's display centre set in the same airport.[3]

References
  1. Neela Karnik (2007) Museumising the tribal: Why tribe‐things make me cry, South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies, 21:1, 275-288, DOI: 10.1080/00856409808723337
  2. HT, Correspondent (29 June 2017). "Visit this Pune museum where Maharashtra's tribal heart still beats". Hindustan Times, India. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  3. Sengupta, Joy (17 January 2018). "Flyers can go on virtual tours of tribal museum at Pune airport". Times of India, India. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
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