Painted Teak Votive Panel From Andhra Pradesh - 19th Century

This striking painted teak votive panel originates from Andhra Pradesh in South India and dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. Traditionally created by tribal communities, panels such as this were used to decorate the walls of village homes and shrines, bringing colour, symbolism and spiritual protection into domestic spaces. Surviving painted examples are increasingly rare, making this a particularly decorative and characterful piece.

Hand-carved from teak wood, the panel is centred around a deeply recessed shrine-like opening framed by a series of stepped Mughal-inspired arches. The surface retains its original hand-painted decoration in vibrant red, yellow and green pigments with geometric and floral motifs that reflect regional folk art traditions. Layers of age, wear and weathering have softened the paint beautifully, giving the panel an authentic patina and rich sense of history.

Ideal as wall art, this sculptural architectural fragment works beautifully in both traditional and contemporary interiors. Supplied ready to hang.

• Origin: Andhra Pradesh, South India
• Date: Late 19th / Early 20th Century
• Materials: Hand-carved teak wood with original paint
• Features: Layered shrine-form carving, original polychrome decoration, geometric and floral motifs, ready to hang
• Condition: Age-related wear and losses to the painted surface consistent with age and use
• Dimensions: W15 x D4 x H20.5 cm