Teak Masala Box From Banswara Tribal Region - 19th Century Famille-Rose Porcelain At the base is a

At the base is a beautifully crafted “cracked ice” lattice shelf

The dark aged surface has developed a rich patina over many decades

it is finished internally with hanji (later replaced)

In the center of the panel is an incised kaleidoscope of geometric patters

Teak Masala Box From Banswara Tribal Region - 19th Century Famille-Rose Porcelain At the base is aThese 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. The combination of adze marks, smoothing from constant use and a rich patina make this piece a wonderful decorative piece. A perfect gift for a collector of village art, each one is unique. They look wonderful displayed