Carved Teak Tika Box From Banswara, Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Finish - Painted turned and lacquered legs

turned and lacquered legs

making it a versatile decorative piece for both indoor and outdoor settings

Zataku were known as communal dining tables which came to prominence in the Taishō era (1912 - 1926)

ancestor of Ghengis Khan's younger brother

Carved Teak Tika Box From Banswara, Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Finish - Painted turned and lacquered legsThese carved teak wood tika boxes from Banswara tribal region in Rajasthan are usually carved from a single piece of teak wood. They were used for storing the red powder used for marking the forehead of Hindus known as a Tika mark or Bindi. This piece dates to the start of the 20th century and is over 100 years old. A perfect gift for a collector of village art, each one is unique. They look wonderful displayed in a group on a wall or table. From