Teak Nandi Bull Toy From Andhra Pradesh - Ca 1950 Origin - Nepal Boxes such as this would

Boxes such as this would have been found in homes and courtyards

The front is often chip carved with designs that have been used for centuries

this chest is both highly durable and visually striking

made in the 1920's

58 x 2 x 42 x 2

Teak Nandi Bull Toy From Andhra Pradesh - Ca 1950 Origin - Nepal Boxes such as this wouldThis antique carved teak Nandi bull figure originates from Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. Nandi, the sacred bull, is known as the loyal gatekeeper and vehicle of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduisms principal deities. Figures such as this were often created as devotional or symbolic toys, embodying reverence, protection and strength within Indian village life. Carved from solid teak with a naturally aged patina and traces of old red pigment, this figure