Wooden Craft - Wancho Tribe - Arunachal Pradesh

Course Overview

Wooden Craft of the Wancho Tribe involves shaping locally sourced wood into functional and ceremonial artefacts. The process requires understanding grain orientation, density, and moisture content. Artisans use hand tools to carve detailed forms such as masks and figurines. Surface treatments enhance resistance to environmental factors. The craft combines structural precision with cultural symbolism.

Learning Outcomes

Analyze anisotropic mechanical behavior of wood under carving stress
Apply carving techniques aligned with grain to prevent structural defects
Evaluate influence of moisture content on dimensional stability
Assess effectiveness of finishing treatments against wear and decay
Design artefacts balancing structural integrity and aesthetic detailing

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Grain-oriented carving minimizing fracture propagation during material removal
Selection of wood species based on density, hardness, and environmental resistance
Precision shaping using chisels enabling controlled dimensional accuracy
Surface finishing using oils improving moisture resistance and durability

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