Summary
You can see a tiny snake boat, a dancing doll, and a bright jewellery box.
There are also pictures of gods and a wooden ship model made by skilled hands.
The sale will stay open until October 2.
Key Points
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32 cultural items from Kerala are in an online auction.
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Items include a tiny snake boat, a Kathakali dancer doll, and a wooden ship model.
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Traditional jewellery box and colourful mural paintings are also shown.
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The auction ends on October 2.
New Words to Learn
23 wordsmementos
special objects that remind us of history
craftsmanship
skillful making of things by hand
performing traditions
old ways of dancing and acting
heritage
things from the past that a place is proud of
Nettoor Petti
a traditional jewellery box from Kerala
miniature
very small version of something
Chundan Vallam
a long snake-shaped boat used in Kerala races
Kathakali
a colourful dance‑drama from Kerala
Theyyam
a ritual dance performed in northern Kerala
Beypore Uru
a wooden ship that used to travel the sea
maritime
related to the sea and ships
dhow
a type of old wooden sailing ship
National Skill Training Institute
a school that teaches people how to make things
Bhairavan Theyyam
a special dance showing a form of the god Shiva
Ritual
a special ceremony done in a set way
Lord Shiva
a important god in Indian stories
Panchavarna technique
a way of painting with five colours
Adi Shankaracharya
a famous teacher of Indian philosophy
Sivagiri Mutt
a spiritual centre in Kerala
Vaikom Satyagraha
a peaceful protest that happened a long time ago
Nettipattam
a golden crown for a temple elephant
Vastu Vilakku
a brass lamp used in homes
conch
a big seashell used for making sounds in ceremonies
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