Carved Teak Votive Panel From Andhra Pradesh - Ca 1900 Material - Poplar This elegant oval brass paandan

This elegant oval brass paandan box dates to the early 20th century and was traditionally used for storing paan leaves and the ingredients required for preparing betel quid throughout India

The styles on 18th and 19th century pieces were often based on Ming designs that have a beautiful simplicity

and Gujarat and are becoming increasingly difficult to find

This is a carved teak chariot carving from Tamil Nadu - South India - depicting a Yali lion - a mythical creature seen in many South Indian temples

Carved Teak Votive Panel From Andhra Pradesh - Ca 1900 Material - Poplar This elegant oval brass paandanThese beautifully carved Indian panels were carved from local teak trees by local tribal people. They were symbols of their favorite deity hung on the walls of tribal village huts in Andhra Pradesh. These panels date to the early 20th century (circa 1900) and would have been cherished and interacted with on a daily basis. They look great hung on a wall as a group. Dimensions: 15 x 2. 5 x 22 (wxdxh cms) From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands &