Artefacts – Pleach India Foundation

Artefacts - Windows to the Past

Artefacts offer a glimpse into the lives, technologies, and interactions of ancient societies. From tools and trade to cultural identities, they reveal humanity's evolution over time.

Our sample curated collection, spanning India’s history from the Prehistoric to the British era, includes fossils, stone tools, pottery, beads, coins, and paintings. Displayed in our Mini Museum and meticulously documented, these treasures ensure preservation and accessibility for research and education.

Stone Tools

Stone tools are an important key to understanding the lives of prehistoric humans. It was believed that Homo sapiens, or modern humans, brought advanced stone tool technology across the continents as they came out of Africa and dispersed to the parts of the world.

Stone tools are the only preserved archaeological remains of prehistoric man while many of their handiworks are lost in course of time. Tools were characterized by their chipping style, material, and size, consistent with the methods of different cultural periods.

Figurine

Indian figurines and sculptures are profound expressions of the country's cultural, spiritual and artistic heritage. These artifacts, ranging from the Indus Valley Civilization's terracotta figurines to the intricate stone carvings of temple architecture, serve as tangible narratives of India's historical and cultural evolution. Crafted from materials like terracotta, stone and bronze, they showcase regional styles, religious themes and historical influences, such as the Amaravati art of Andhra Pradesh.

Pleach India Foundation, through explorations and surface finds, transforms artifacts into accessible cultural narratives by employing meticulous documentation.They link past traditions with present understanding, narrating unique tales of history, cultural vibrancy, and the commerce that shaped ancient to modern India.

Coins

India's ancient currency system underwent a fascinating transformation. Initially, barter reigned supreme, but soon cowry shells and other commodities became mediums of exchange. India began using punch-marked silver coins in the 6th century BCE. Later empires switched to gold and other metals, even adding images to their coins.

In Telangana, pre-Satavahana kings introduced copper coins adorned with symbols and legends in Brahmi script, contributing to the rich legacy of coinage, from early punch-marked pieces to the artistry of later eras.