Teak Masala Box From Banswara Tribal Region - Ca 1920 Material - Jackfruit Wood when European forms were adapted

when European forms were adapted by Indian craftsmen using local materials and techniques

A comparable example is illustrated on page 122 of The Everyday Art of India by Robert F

while the natural wear tells the story of its utilitarian origins

Buddha here has beautiful detailing with painted glass eyes and robes inlaid with precious stones and coloured glass

These chairs are from Shanxi province in Northern China and are made from a mix of northern elm (yumu) and southern elm (jumu / zelkova) and were originally lacquered with a burgundy lacquer which has worn away in many parts

Teak Masala Box From Banswara Tribal Region - Ca 1920 Material - Jackfruit Wood when European forms were adaptedThese 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. The combination of adze marks, smoothing from constant use and a rich patina make this piece a wonderful decorative piece. A perfect gift for a collector of village art, each one is unique. They look wonderful displayed