Answer» - The tradition of folk art dates back to the Stone Ages.
- The custom of making clay images for rituals has been prevalent in India since Harappcin times.
- It has continued even today in many regions of Bengal, Bihar, Gujarat and Rajasthan.
- During the festivals, Ganesh idols are made along with the masks of Goddess Gauri.
- Bull figurines are made for the festival of Bailpola.
- Wooden memorials, Veergals (memorial stones), the decorated clay storage bins, etc.
- Are examples of folk tradition of sculptural art.
- The sculptures made for religious and festival reasons became masterpieces of artists’ creation.
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