Painted Teak Votive Panel From Andhra Pradesh - 19th Century Architectural Doors bold profiles and decorative front

bold profiles and decorative front panels

two further hyper-stylised peacocks sit on the yoni channel rather than the standard Shiva lingam shapes

It is made from kiri wood (paulownia) and dates to the Meiji period

The hammered and riveted construction reflects centuries-old techniques

Painted Teak Votive Panel From Andhra Pradesh - 19th Century Architectural Doors bold profiles and decorative frontThis beautifully weathered antique teak votive panel originates from Andhra Pradesh in South India and dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. Traditionally carved by tribal artisans to adorn the walls and entrances of village huts, panels such as this were both decorative and symbolic, reflecting regional folk traditions and vernacular architectural styles. What makes this example particularly special is its surviving original polychrome