Indian Stick Door From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - New Guinea 96 x 31 x 162

96 x 31 x 162 (wxdxh cms)

specifically the 19th century and is constructed from pear wood

layered or loosely draped throughout the seasons

5cm (not including top corbels

The upper gallery rail neatly frames the top tier

Indian Stick Door From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - New Guinea 96 x 31 x 162This stick door dates to ninteenth century India. They were used by the desert dwelling tribes of Western Rajasthan in their buildings which were made of mud and clay. Wood is very scarce in the desert & doors, windows and furniture were made of sticks harvested from the Kair tree (Capparis decidua). The sticks are then riveted together with iron fittings. Hung on a wall they make stunning and unique pieces of wall art. Supplied with strong hangers