Tibetan Butter Churn - 19th Century Material - Acacia Wood They were traditionally made in

They were traditionally made in Kerala from bronze

and red vermilion pigment

foliage and the rhythmic carving found on Gujarati Malabar chests linked to Indian Ocean dhow trade

This piece is suitable for use indoors or outdoors

Tibetan Butter Churn - 19th Century Material - Acacia Wood They were traditionally made inThis antique Tibetan butter churn, crafted from willow and pine, dates to the 19th century and reflects the enduring traditions of life on the Tibetan plateau. Butter churning was central to daily life in Tibetan households, with churns like this used to make yak butter an essential ingredient in both food and ritual, from butter tea to butter lamps offered in monasteries. The churn is formed from a hollowed pine log, reinforced with willow bands that