Carved Teak Tika Box From Banswara, Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Finish - Painted These skills have been handed

These skills have been handed down through the generations

This style excellent of Tibetan cabinet is mostly seen in the late 18th and early 19th century when the cabinet first became more prominent in Tibet

ancestor of Ghengis Khan's younger brother

This piece dates to the 19th century and is from Northern Rajasthan

Carved Teak Tika Box From Banswara, Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Finish - Painted These skills have been handedThese carved 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. This piece dates to the start of the 20th century and is over 100 years old. A perfect gift for a collector of village art, each one is unique. They look wonderful displayed in a group on a wall or table. From