Iron Bound Wheeled Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century shawl or the flora and fauna

or the flora and fauna of that region

87 x 60 x 65 (wxdxh cms)

It was carved by a local village carpenter and would have been used as part of Bhuta Kola spirit worship rituals which involved highly stylised dancing with masks to obtain the blessing of the god and protect the community

Shiva battled Yama to the point of defeat and saved Markandeya earning Shiva the name of Kalantaka (The Ender of Death)

In Vedic tradition

Iron Bound Wheeled Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century shawl or the flora and faunaThis antique Indian chest dates to the 19th century and is from the state of Gujarat. It is constructed from teak wood, is bound with iron, and has been mounted on four wheels for easy transportation from room to room. It has wonderful lacquer beading around the lid. These chests would have been used for storing valuables such as textiles, jewelry & cash. One of its most noticeable features is its beautifully carved lock plate which is carved in the