Indian Carved Tika Box From Banswara - 19th Century Material - Pine There are two shelves and

There are two shelves and two drawers

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His uttarasanga (robes of fully ordained Buddhist monks) covers his arms and chest

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Indian Carved Tika Box From Banswara - 19th Century Material - Pine There are two shelves andThis 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