Teak Masala Box From Banswara Tribal Region - Ca 1920 Material - Jackfruit Wood umbrella stand

umbrella stand

127 x 43 x 125 (wxdxh cms)

A comparable example is illustrated on page 122 of The Everyday Art of India by Robert F

while the natural wear tells the story of its utilitarian origins

Teak Masala Box From Banswara Tribal Region - Ca 1920 Material - Jackfruit Wood umbrella standThese 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