Indian Stick Box Chest From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Ganesh Statues 83 x 11 x 173

83 x 11 x 173 (w x d x h cms)

As is often found on this type of shrine

and architectural fittings from temples and havelis

This style of shutter is found almost exclusively in Bikaner

A set of these would make great wall art

Indian Stick Box Chest From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Ganesh Statues 83 x 11 x 173Known as stick boxes, these Indian boxes were passed down through the family with each generation in the Thar desert area of West Rajasthan and were used as dowry chests. These boxes usually come from the area west of Jaisalmer, towards the Pakistani border where wood is scarce. This style of box is almost exclusively made from sticks harvested from the kair tree (capparis decidua), which also provides an edible bitter fruit). This piece dates to the