Old Stone Lamp Niche From Gujarat - 19th Century Singing Bowl White Metal Miao Tribal Cuff

White Metal Miao Tribal Cuff - Made by hand in Yunnan Province

90 x 40 x 152 tall (w x d x h cms)

5 x 23 x 5

"With chiseled features with large almond-shaped white painted eyes

Old Stone Lamp Niche From Gujarat - 19th Century Singing Bowl White Metal Miao Tribal CuffThis carved stone Indian lamp niche from Gujarat is locally known as an alla. It dates to the 19th century and would have likely come from the entrance doorway to a wealthy merchant's home. This example is a particularly good quality piece that features a peacock standing atop a stylised temple flanked by parrots. Hand carved from local stone they were normally used beside doorways with oil lamps or candles. But even without candles they look very