Anthropocene: Coastal Societies of the Bay of Bengal

  • A fishing net being launched in the village pond locally known as Khal (Dayapur village, Sundarbans, West Bengal)
    A fishing net being launched in the village pond locally known as Khal (Dayapur village, Sundarbans, West Bengal)
  • Damaged country boat being hauled for repair in Dayapur ghat
    Damaged country boat being hauled for repair in Dayapur ghat
  • Boats as the only means of communication
    Boats as the only means of communication
  • Fishing boat docked in the island
    Fishing boat docked in the island
  • Island bank breached by tidal bores in Dayapur ghat
    Island bank breached by tidal bores in Dayapur ghat
  • People pushing a log in Gosaba market
    People pushing a log in Gosaba market
  • School children in Gosaba waiting for a boat to arrive
    School children in Gosaba waiting for a boat to arrive
  • The shrine of bonobibi the forest goddess.
    The shrine of bonobibi the forest goddess.
  • A boat anchored inside the forest
    A boat anchored inside the forest
  • Traditional fisherman of Sundarbans
    Traditional fisherman of Sundarbans
  • Evening view of the ghat
    Evening view of the ghat
  • Laying nets in the deltas estuary
    Laying nets in the deltas estuary
  • Daniel Hamilton House in Gosaba block
    Daniel Hamilton House in Gosaba block
  • Mechanized motor van in Gosaba
    Mechanized motor van in Gosaba
  • Modern construction in the village
    Modern construction in the village
  • Fishermen from the community preparing bait nets for deep sea fishing in Namkhana, West Bengal
    Fishermen from the community preparing bait nets for deep sea fishing in Namkhana, West Bengal
  • Fishermen from the community preparing bait nets for deep sea fishing in Namkhana, West Bengal
    Fishermen from the community preparing bait nets for deep sea fishing in Namkhana, West Bengal
  • Typical village shop in Gosaba island, Sundarban, India
    Typical village shop in Gosaba island, Sundarban, India
  • Village pond
    Village pond
  • Village street in Dayapur haat bazaar
    Village street in Dayapur haat bazaar
  • Villagers dehusking paddy
    Villagers dehusking paddy
  • Village elder engaged in fishing in the pond
    Village elder engaged in fishing in the pond
  • Villagers relaxing inside a mud hut
    Villagers relaxing inside a mud hut
  • Villagers leaving Dayapur ghat in a diesel run boat
    Villagers leaving Dayapur ghat in a diesel run boat
  • Fishing boat kept for repair
    Fishing boat kept for repair

 

Photo Exhibit:
Anthropology Building, Ground Floor Lobby, 10 Sachem St
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm

 

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