Tika Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Sideboard 12 x 12 x 39

12 x 12 x 39

32 x 22 x 100 (wxdxh cms)

The painting and heavy brass fittings are all original

Dimensions: W102 x D5

This piece was made top opening for easy access to blankets and clothing

Tika Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Sideboard 12 x 12 x 39These carved teak wood tika boxes originate from the Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan and date to the 19th century. Traditionally carved from a single solid block of teak, they were used to store the red pigmentkumkum or sindoorused to make the sacred forehead mark known as a tika or bindi. The interior compartments reflect this purpose, with a central rounded well for the primary pigment and smaller surrounding divisions for additional colours or