Warli Art - Tree of Life and Tarpa - 24x36

Warli Art- Tree of Life and Tarpa - 24x36

The Warli culture is centered around the concept of Mother Nature and elements of nature are often focal points depicted in Warli painting.

The painting depicts connectivity with nature, celebrations, happiness and lifestyle.

Tree of life represents mother nature, full of joy and strength.

Elephants are referred as a symbol of good luck, prosperity, destroyer of evil, remover of obstacles, as well as strength, power, wisdom, memory, and vitality.

The speciality of Warli paintings lie in their simplicity. This art of telling stories is an integral part of Warli culture, and is interwoven with the tribe’s everyday life.

One of the important aspects of most Warli paintings is the “Tarpa dance.” The Tarpa, a trumpet-like instrument, is played in turns by different village men. Men and women entwine their hands and move in a circle around the Tarpa player. The dancers then follow him, turning and moving as he turns, never turning their backs to the Tarpa. Their circle formation of the dancers is also said to resemble the circle of life.


Dimensions: 24" X 36" X 1.5"