Teak Nandi Bull Toy From Andhra Pradesh - Ca 1950 Origin - Nepal this hut shaped box is

this hut shaped box is typical of the style in Rajasthan

157 x 45 x 88 (wxdxh cms)

Boxes such as this would have been found in homes and courtyards

48 x 18 x 15 (wxdxh cms)

Hand-carved from teak and retaining traces of its original red and black pigment

Teak Nandi Bull Toy From Andhra Pradesh - Ca 1950 Origin - Nepal this hut shaped box isThis antique carved teak Nandi bull figure originates from Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. Nandi, the sacred bull, is known as the loyal gatekeeper and vehicle of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduisms principal deities. Figures such as this were often created as devotional or symbolic toys, embodying reverence, protection and strength within Indian village life. Carved from solid teak with a naturally aged patina and traces of old red pigment, this figure