Carved Teak Peacock Tika Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenistan the exterior is intricately decorated

the exterior is intricately decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns

recessed side handles

and other daily goods

An old Indian wooden candle holder adapted from a 19th century tika box from Rajasthan

sword raised

Carved Teak Peacock Tika Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenistan the exterior is intricately decoratedThese carved teak wood tika boxes from Banswara tribal region in Rajasthan are usually carved from a single piece of teak wood. They were used for storing the red powder used for marking the forehead of Hindus known as a tika mark or bindi. This wonderfully characterful piece depicts a peacock whose wings open outwards to reveal the interior. Peacocks roam freely in Rajasthan and are a symbol of good luck. You see them carved on the beams over