Teak Masala Box From Banswara Tribal Region - Ca 1920 Material - Elm (Reclaimed) This is a fine example

This is a fine example of the style with a glass fronting and carved frieze

94 x 10 x 153 (wxdxh cms)

This original piece was constructed from walnut in Gansu province and is over 100 years old

The window frame dates to the 19th century and has been adapted and fitted with modern mirror glass

This impressive 19th-century Chinese terracotta vessel was originally crafted as a practical storage jar

Teak Masala Box From Banswara Tribal Region - Ca 1920 Material - Elm (Reclaimed) This is a fine exampleThese 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