2026-05-01T12:57:19Zhttps://oai.catalogue.archives.ncbs.res.in/oai:archives.ncbs.res.in:/repositories/2/archival_objects/272012026-02-26T12:16:53ZArchives at NCBSTata Institute of Fundamental ResearchAR-009-1.AR-009-1-2.AR-009-0008https://catalogue.archives.ncbs.res.in/repositories/2/archival_objects/27201Conservation indicaKathu - Camel Saddle, circa 1990circa 199020.0 Cubic FeetgujThis object, called a Kathu, belongs to Mr. Jagabhai Hamabhai Tramta from Gothaliya village, Chotila block, Surendranagar, Gujarat. Made of sheesham wood, it is mounted on a camel’s back to carry household items, utensils, and young livestock, facilitating comfortable transport during Maldhari migrations and daily activities.Access Level 1: Online. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/accessCopyright may not have been assigned to the Archives, National Centre for Biological Sciences. Permission for reproduction or distribution must be obtained in writing from the Archives at NCBS (archives@ncbs.res.in). The Archives at NCBS makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its collections. The user must obtain all necessary rights and clearances before use of the material, and the material may only be reproduced for academic and non-commercial use.The Science of Pastoral Life: Maldhari Oral Histories and Material Culture, AR-009