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Jamini Roy, one of the 'Nine Masters' to be treated as a treasure, wasn't limited to painting alone. His wooden sculptures, rooted in Indian villages, reflect the traditional art of Bengal. A student of the Bengal School, Jamini Roy's search for authentic Indian art led him to the folk-art traditions of Kalighat and Bengali scroll paintings. The Santhals, a tribal people who live in the rural districts of Bengal, were an essential subject for Roy. First, he experimented with monochromatic works. Then he used natural Indian colours to create simple yet striking images of rural scenes, women and mythological stories. He was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1955.