Framed Indian Horoscope From Gujarat - Ca 1930's Material - Jichimu 35 x 3 x 57

35 x 3 x 57 (wxdxh cms)

combining sculptural presence with practical use

Design: Arched top with traditional openwork construction

These pieces have developed a wonderful patina over the years

187 x 40 x 235 (wxdxh cms)

Framed Indian Horoscope From Gujarat - Ca 1930's Material - Jichimu 35 x 3 x 57This painted Indian horoscope is a particularly good example of the style. These tribal horoscopes are hand painted and are unusual to find intact. They are almost entirely exclusive to the states of Rajasthan & Gujarat. This example dates to the early 20th century, circa 1930. The upper depiction could be Rahu, one of nine navagraha (Hindu celestial bodies), and is the ascending node of the moon. Rahu is complimented by Ketu, the descending node of