India

The arts of India represent NOMA’s newest area of collecting. The Museum houses a significant and growing collection of the tribal and village arts of India, particularly those from the Khond tribes and arts from the Karnataka region. The tradition of appeasing local deities in the Karnataka region, known as Bhutas, result in the creation of large bronze masks and breastplates, and the carving of large wooden statues for the local temples, and are a highlight of NOMA’s Indian collection.

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Studio KIDS! art classes: King for a Day

When:
Saturday
Times:
Saturdays, February 16-March 9
Where:
the Studio KIDS! art studio
What:
Get creative with Studio KIDS! NOMA offers art classes for students…
 
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Yoga in the Sculpture Garden

When:
Saturday
Times:
Saturdays, 8 a.m.
Where:
The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
What:
NOMA, in collaboration with the Jefferson East Wellness Center, offers wellness…
 
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“By far the best choice we made was getting a tour. The information we received on the artists and the works really enlightened our visit.” Sam Haynes