In Class Activity
Partner: Mahima Seth
Cultural Artifact: Lord Jagannath
Observational notes: necklace, bright pink long chain with 3 different faces on it, not very big the size, made out of wood, hand painted
Personal notes: reminded me of a dream catcher to ward off bad spirits and bring in positive spirits
Interview: The artifact is one incarnation of Mahima god Jagannath. It is made out of a baby coconut shell. The god has a brother and a sister and they are the three faces on the artifact. The brother symbolizes (strength) and his name is Balbhadra, the sister name is subhadra. Jagannath is important as a god in Odisha. This artifact is more of a religious artifact such as a cross. Mahima values it because her dad values it and gave it to her as a parting gift when she moved.
Cost .25 cents