Antique Banswara Tribal Teak Wood Tika Box With Carved Lotus Motifs And Stylised Horse Finial
Top Down View Of Antique Banswara Tribal Teak Wood Tika Box With Carved Lotus Motifs And Stylised Horse Finial
Top Down View Of Antique Banswara Tribal Teak Wood Tika Box With Carved Lotus Motifs And Stylised Horse Finial
Horse Detail From Antique Banswara Tribal Teak Wood Tika Box With Carved Lotus Motifs And Stylised Horse Finial
Antique Banswara Tribal Teak Wood Tika Box With Carved Lotus Motifs And Stylised Horse Finial
Antique Banswara Tribal Teak Wood Tika Box With Carved Lotus Motifs And Stylised Horse Finial
Top Down View Of Antique Banswara Tribal Teak Wood Tika Box With Carved Lotus Motifs And Stylised Horse Finial
Top Down View Of Antique Banswara Tribal Teak Wood Tika Box With Carved Lotus Motifs And Stylised Horse Finial
Horse Detail From Antique Banswara Tribal Teak Wood Tika Box With Carved Lotus Motifs And Stylised Horse Finial
Antique Banswara Tribal Teak Wood Tika Box With Carved Lotus Motifs And Stylised Horse Finial

Teak Masala Box From Rajasthan - Ca 1900

SKU: A02878V1 Circa 1900, from Rajasthan, India
$143.00
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W30 x D11 x H21 cm
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This beautifully hand-carved tika box originates from the Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan and dates to around 1900. Expertly shaped from a single block of teak wood, it was traditionally used to hold kumkum—the sacred red powder applied to the forehead as a tika or bindi in Hindu ritual practice.

The surface is decorated with incised lotus and star motifs, symbols of purity and spiritual awakening. Rising from the centre is a stylised horse finial, representing strength, endurance, and divine protection. Over a century of use has given the teak a rich patina and softened edges, enhancing its rustic beauty and individuality. These tactile tribal boxes make a wonderful collector’s piece or a decorative addition to any interior.

  • Origin: Banswara, Rajasthan, India
  • Date: Circa 1900
  • Materials: Hand-carved teak wood
  • Features: Single-piece construction; stylised horse finial; lotus and geometric carvings; warm patina
  • Condition: Excellent antique condition with minor age-related wear
  • Dimensions: W30 x D11 x H21 cm

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