Indian Vibhuti Box From Karnataka - 19th Century Material - Teak This particular bowl is made

This particular bowl is made from teak wood

Dating from the 19th century

a locally sourced timber

Supplied with 1 metre of silk flex and 1 metre of chain as standard

Resting on an iron base

Indian Vibhuti Box From Karnataka - 19th Century Material - Teak This particular bowl is madeThis intricately carved antique Indian box was used to store vibhuti. Vibhuti is also referred to as bhasma and is sacred ash used for tikka symbolising the mystic power of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. Tikka is applied to the forehead and the ashes serve as a reminder that all existence eventually ends with ash. This style of box is made from jackfruit and is from Karnataka, South India. The pegs on top are symbolic representations of Shiva Lingam. From