Stick Door from Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak 44 x 45 x 78

44 x 45 x 78 (wxdxh cms)

A Rare 18thC Bronze of Surya - The Sun God Riding a Tiger

which would suggest this particular piece came from a wealthy home

some of which still remains

Stick Door from Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak 44 x 45 x 78This stick door dates to 19th century India. They were used by the desert dwelling tribes of Western Rajasthan in their buildings which were made of mud and clay. Wood is very scarce in the desert & doors, windows and furniture were made of sticks harvested from the Kair tree (Capparis decidua). The sticks are then riveted together with iron fittings. Hung on a wall they make stunning and unique pieces of wall art. Supplied with strong hangers (not