Indian Stick Door From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - New Guinea The Nandi is a symbol

The Nandi is a symbol of the Hindu god

They are decorated with old newspaper and wallpaper painted with mythical Chinese beasts

making them ideal not only as a screen but also as a pair of sliding doors

The upper gallery rail neatly frames the top tier

96 x 31 x 162 (wxdxh cms)

Indian Stick Door From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - New Guinea The Nandi is a symbolThis stick door dates to ninteenth century India. They were used by the desert dwelling tribes of Western Rajasthan in their buildings which were made of mud and clay. Wood is very scarce in the desert & doors, windows and furniture were made of sticks harvested from the Kair tree (Capparis decidua). The sticks are then riveted together with iron fittings. Hung on a wall they make stunning and unique pieces of wall art. Supplied with strong hangers