Carved Teak Tika Box From Banswara, Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Finish - Painted interior candle box

interior candle box

turned and lacquered legs

This piece dates to the 19th century and is from Northern Rajasthan

It is an excellent example of Gansu workmanship with a deep red lacquer and fluid painting and gilt work

These skills have been handed down through the generations

Carved Teak Tika Box From Banswara, Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Finish - Painted interior candle boxThese carved 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. This piece dates to the start of the 20th century and is over 100 years old. A perfect gift for a collector of village art, each one is unique. They look wonderful displayed in a group on a wall or table. From