Carved Teak Tika Box From Banswara - 19th Century
This carved teak tika box is from the Banswara tribal region in Rajasthan. Unusually, it depicts a tiger and is carved from a single piece of teak wood.
These boxes were used for storing the red powder used for marking the forehead of Hindus known as a tika mark or Bindi.Ā The perfect gift for a collector of village folk art, each one is unique.
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Dimensions:
24 x 15 x 9 (wxdxh cms)
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£7.50
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Carved Teak Tika Box From Banswara - 19th Century
This carved teak tika box is from the Banswara tribal region in Rajasthan. Unusually, it depicts a tiger and is carved from a single piece of teak wood.
These boxes were used for storing the red powder used for marking the forehead of Hindus known as a tika mark or Bindi.Ā The perfect gift for a collector of village folk art, each one is unique.
Ā
Dimensions:
24 x 15 x 9 (wxdxh cms)
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
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This carved teak tika box is from the Banswara tribal region in Rajasthan. Unusually, it depicts a tiger and is carved from a single piece of teak wood.
These boxes were used for storing the red powder used for marking the forehead of Hindus known as a tika mark or Bindi.Ā The perfect gift for a collector of village folk art, each one is unique.
Ā
Dimensions:
24 x 15 x 9 (wxdxh cms)
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
