Indian Carved Tika Box From Banswara - 19th Century Dog Gates The surface bears the soft

The surface bears the soft weathering of more than two centuries outdoors

Rice measures were used in markets for measuring wheat

The jars were filled with precious cargo

Internal Storage

one of the symbols of Lord Shiva

Indian Carved Tika Box From Banswara - 19th Century Dog Gates The surface bears the softThis carved teak wood tika box from the Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan is a fine example of 19th century village craftsmanship. Traditionally carved from a single piece of teak, these boxes were used to store the sacred red powder (kumkum) applied to the forehead as a tika or bindi, an important Hindu ritual mark. This piece, over 100 years old, is richly decorated with stylised lotus carvings, a symbol of purity, and features a handle carved in