Indian Masala Box From Banswara - 19th Century Shelf 37 x 24 x 20

37 x 24 x 20 (wxdxh cms)

A perfect piece for a collector of Tibetan furniture and art and rare to find these days

the raised brick platform that formed the centre of domestic life in northern homes

the raised framework is Catalpa

Indian Masala Box From Banswara - 19th Century Shelf 37 x 24 x 20These old 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 box dates to the 19th century and is a perfect gift for a collector of village art, each one is unique. They look wonderful displayed in a group on a table. From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands &