The stone paperweight really epitomizes one of the oldest Santhal motifs devised for tribes native to Jharkhand and Orissa. Function and ornamentation, the paperweight characterizes the otherwise forgotten culture of the Santhal people vis-a-vis nature in creative ability.On the other hand, the dorsal surface of the paperweight probably has floral designs cut through with the skill of a particular tribe member. Floral designs are an integral part of Santhal art which signify life, growth, and the natural environment-the core of the existence of this tribe. The fine carvings in stone indicate the competence of artisans who work with such hard materials like stone. This is a testimony to the resourcefulness of the Santhal and their inheritable knowledge of working with materials.
Keeping it flat on the underside, the paperweight will rest easily against surfaces assuring an undisturbed placement for papers. Practically, the design tactically makes a stable presence against the natural forces, such as winds or air, and hence the additional exotic charmer quality for the work-space. The stone used for this paperweight can be assumed to be local material, given the longstanding tendency of the Santhal tribe to use anything likely to serve a purpose for making artwork functional. These products are very much made by craftsmen from the Santhal community using a style of their ancient type of craft, passed down through generations. This stone paperweight, therefore, has far more meaning than being a mere utility; it has a far greater import in the exhibition it stands for the rich artistic tradition that has come up in the Santhal tribe, in regard to what plays in their cultural identity and concern with nature.