Indian Tika Box From Banswara - 19th Century Origin - Congo Dimensions: W43 x D43 x

Dimensions: W43 x D43 x H84 cm

Old Bikaner Painted Ceiling Panel Ca 90 Yrs

Luxuriously soft and effortlessly elegant

and effortlessly elegant

Indian Tika Box From Banswara - 19th Century Origin - Congo Dimensions: W43 x D43 xThese 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 19th century and is over 100 years old. It's decorated with carved stylised lotuses and the handle features stylised horses. A perfect gift for a collector of village art, each one is