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| Armoury |
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Armoury section depicting variety of ancient weapons like swords, sheilds, battle axes, guns and cannons speaks of ancient Orissan Military traditions and the alloy technique employed in the metallurgy of ancient weaponry. Paintings of war scenes and model of entrance of historic Barabati fort instantly attract the visitors. |
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| Mining and Geology |
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In Mining and Geology Gallery semi precious stones, Khondolites and sand stones of which temples and sculptures are built, minerals like iron-ore, chromite, lead & buxite etc. have been displayed. Here a fossilised leaf impression draws the attention of discerning tourists. |
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| Natural History |
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In Natural History Gallery birds and mammals of vertebrate and invertebrate specimens have been colorfully in the two spacious halls. It attracts the instant attention of visitors. The diaromas depicting the royal Bengal tiger, the leopards, variety of Bisons, Nilgais, Black Buck, Pangolin and birds preserved amidst natural habitat give glimpse of the glittering animal kingdom of Orissa. |
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| Art and Crafts |
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In Art and Craft Section bewildering variety of Orissan handicrafts of exuberant artistic excellence find place together with bronzes from 8th century A.D.. The royal insignia and sceptre of princely state of the gallery are effluent exhibits. The bell metal, docra art works and other folk art items of the gallery are unique. |
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| Anthropology/Ethnology |
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The four dimensional Anthropology/ethnology Section of Orissa State Museum is visitor's paradise. The show cases depicting tribal life and cultural amidst original environmental milieu and ethos are of
special significance. Their musical instrument with real audio presentations are eye catcher of tourists. The tribal cottage assemblage presented in a special gallery with every details of an original tribal household is in fact a rare feast for searching eyes. Their attires and ornaments are other highlights of the gallery. |
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