Carved Gangaur Doll From Banswara - 19th Century Material Cardboard A silver plated reproduction of

A silver plated reproduction of a brass Tibetan hand bell with a Dorje (Thunderbolt) handle

40 x 23 x 3

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practical furniture using locally available timbers

Utagawa Kunisada was a well renowned successful woodblock designer of the Ukiyo-e period of printing

Carved Gangaur Doll From Banswara - 19th Century Material Cardboard A silver plated reproduction ofThis carved teak wood doll from the Banswara district in Rajasthan has developed a wonderful patina over time. Banswara is widely populated by the Bhil ethnic group, the largest tribal group in India. The Bhil can be found across India and have a distinct style. This is a Gangaur doll given to young Bhil women during the Spring festival of Gangaur which celebrates marital happiness, during which young women pray to Gauri to find a good husband. The