Bastar Goddess Figure From Chhattisgarh - Ca 1900 Material - Neem Wood Constructed from robust teak wood

Constructed from robust teak wood

is a window into traditional Indian village architecture

Features: Intricately carved apron

this wooden Indian cabinet was originally used embedded into a wall as a wall cabinet and is over 220 years old - With a simple shelf and solid wood doors it's a simple and great solution for hiding things in a kitchen or bathroom

Dating from 1854 - Edo Period these old prints have been reframed by our skilled team in a simple matte black wood frame

Bastar Goddess Figure From Chhattisgarh - Ca 1900 Material - Neem Wood Constructed from robust teak woodThis Indian cast brass dhokra figure is almost certainly Mitki and is from the Bastar tribes of Chhattisgarh. Dating to the early 20th century, Mitki is seen here carrying a basket on her shoulder with a digging stick in her right hand. In Bastar culture, mother goddesses usually carry weapons and a vessel for drinking the blood of sacrificial victims. Male deities were predominantly associated with ancestor worship. It is probable this was made by