Indo Aryan Collection

Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese people - Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Maha (big) Rabana or Banku (bench) Rabana, played by two or more people at a time is used at wedding festivals

Model horses, c. 2000 BC (earthenware)
XBP341899 Model horses, c.2000 BC (earthenware) by Indo Aryan School; height: 50.8 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Porter of the Ouriah caste, pub. 1808-12. Creator: Franz Balthazar Solvyns (1760-1824)
Porter of the Ouriah caste, from Vol. I. of Les Hindous ou la Description de leurs Moeurs Coutumes et Ceremonies, pub. 1808-12 (coloured etching)

Sinhalese Devil Dancers - Sri Lanka. The Sinhalese (Sinhala, Sinhala Jathiya, Hela or Sinhale) are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group native to the island of Sri Lanka. Date: 1909

Sinhalese Lace Maker - Sri Lanka
A very attractive hand-coloured postcard showing a Sinhalese Lace Maker. The Sinhalese (Sinhala, Sinhala Jathiya, Hela or Sinhale) are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group native to the island of Sri Lanka

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Discover the rich cultural tapestry of Indo-Aryan history through the rhythmic beats of a Rabana drum in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Travel back in time to around 2000 BC and witness the ancient art of model horse making, an Indo-Aryan tradition showcased through earthenware. Delve deeper into the past with a porter of the Ouriah caste, depicted in a painting from 1808-12 by Franz Balthazar Solvyns. Experience the mystical allure of Sinhalese Devil Dancers, a traditional performance rooted in Indo-Aryan folklore. Lastly, appreciate the intricate craftsmanship of a Sinhalese lace maker, preserving an Indo-Aryan art form passed down through generations.