Carved Teak Tika Box From Banswara, Rajasthan - Ca 1920
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These 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.
Dimensions:
23 x 8.5 x 15 (wxdxh cms)
From India
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