Nandi Bull Toy From Andhra Pradesh - Ca 1950's Material - Elm (Reclaimed) each with its own shelf

each with its own shelf for organization

98 x 50 x 182 (w x d x h cms)

This white marble elephant panel is hand-carved in the Mughal style in Rajasthan traditionally by skilled craftsmen and women

24 x x 18 x 31 (WxDxH cms)

This piece exemplifies the artistry and cultural heritage of Indian lacquerware and makes an excellent addition to any collection of traditional crafts

Nandi Bull Toy From Andhra Pradesh - Ca 1950's Material - Elm (Reclaimed) each with its own shelfThis charming old carved and painted teak Nandi bull toy comes from Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. Nandi, the sacred bull, is the devoted mount and gatekeeper of Lord Shiva one of the principal deities of the Hindu pantheon. Carvings of Nandi have long been revered in Indian culture as symbols of strength, devotion and protection. Hand carved from teak and retaining traces of its original red and black pigment, this figure has a timeworn patina