Indian Stick Box Chest From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Ganesh Statues Condition: Strong and stable with

Condition: Strong and stable with surface wear and patina consistent with age

This style of shutter is found almost exclusively in Bikaner

54 x 40 x 65 (wxdxh cms)

132 x 52 x 85 (wxdxh cms)

168 x 34 x 215 (wxdxh cms)

Indian Stick Box Chest From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Ganesh Statues Condition: Strong and stable withKnown as stick boxes, these Indian boxes were passed down through the family with each generation in the Thar desert area of West Rajasthan and were used as dowry chests. These boxes usually come from the area west of Jaisalmer, towards the Pakistani border where wood is scarce. This style of box is almost exclusively made from sticks harvested from the kair tree (capparis decidua), which also provides an edible bitter fruit). This piece dates to the