Stone Peacock Khunti Turban Hanger From Dungarpur - 19th Century Iron Bound Chests weathering and minor losses consistent

weathering and minor losses consistent with architectural use

This is a very useful Anglo Indian teak shelf with a green & pink painted finish dating from the days of the Raj - Dated circa 1920

there are visible imperfections

136 x 19 x 49 (wxdxh cms)

Whether filled with architectural greenery or left unplanted as a standalone piece

Stone Peacock Khunti Turban Hanger From Dungarpur - 19th Century Iron Bound Chests weathering and minor losses consistentThis Indian soapstone turban hanger (called a khunti in Hindi) has been carved in the shape of a peacock. Originating in Dungarpur in the Banswara tribal area of Rajasthan, this would have been used daily for turbans or a clothes peg They are often seen in palaces & houses of the wealthier classes, normally plastered into the wall, other animals like horses and parrots are quite common too. A unique and quirky piece of social history, a decorative