Indian Carved Tika Box From Banswara - 19th Century Dog Gates one of the symbols of

one of the symbols of Lord Shiva

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The jars were filled with precious cargo

Each piece of timber bears traces of its former life

Rice measures were used in markets for measuring wheat

Indian Carved Tika Box From Banswara - 19th Century Dog Gates one of the symbols ofThis 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