Carved Teak Votive Panel From Andhra Pradesh - Ca 1900 Period - 19th Century This rare survivor was salvaged

This rare survivor was salvaged from a structure no longer in repairable condition

It has also been suggested that some of these boxes were also used in temples for storing local idols

5cm Knife 33 cms

8 x 8 x 6 (wxdxh cms)

Combining elegant carving with honest wear

Carved Teak Votive Panel From Andhra Pradesh - Ca 1900 Period - 19th Century This rare survivor was salvagedThese beautifully carved Indian panels were carved from local teak trees by local tribal people. They were symbols of their favorite deity hung on the walls of tribal village huts in Andhra Pradesh. They would have been cherished and interacted with on a daily basis. They look great hung on a wall as a group. This particular panel depicts a Nandi bull on the lintel. The Nandi Bull is a symbol of Lord Shiva and cows are still revered and continue to