Museum

The college museum aims to preserve, promote, and educate about the diverse cultural heritage of the region. Its primary objective is to serve as an educational resource for students and researchers while fostering awareness and appreciation of indigenous art, culture, and history.

The museum is systematically organized into various sections:

  1. Archaeological Remains – Showcasing ancient tools, stones, and remnants reflecting the historical evolution of the region.
  2. Pottery Art – Displaying traditional and contemporary pottery styles used in daily life and rituals.
  3. Bamboo Crafts – Featuring intricate household and decorative items made from bamboo, a sustainable local material.
  4. Traditional Farming and Fishing Equipments – Highlighting age-old tools that depict the agrarian lifestyle of local communities.
  5. Musical Instruments – A collection of traditional instruments representing the region’s musical heritage.
  6. Handicrafts – Tools used in weaving, carving, and other traditional crafts.
  7. Traditional Dresses – Garments of the Assamese ,Karbi, Mising, and Nepali communities that reflect ethnic identity and culture.
  8. Manuscripts of Sanchi Leaf – Ancient texts preserved on Sanchi leaves, showcasing literary heritage.
  9. Mask Making (Mukha Silpa) of Majuli – Unique masks used in traditional dance and religious performances in Assam.

Overall, the museum fosters cultural pride, educational enrichment, and heritage conservation.

 

A report by,

Amarjit Hazarika

Officer in charge

Rural Museum

J D.S.G. College

Gallery