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The beautiful arch is of typical Moghul style and is found throughout India
The Gonds / Khonds / Kondhs once made human sacrifices to the earth goddess (Tari Pennu or Bera Pennu) as part of the Meriah festival to ensure good crops
These votive panels look particularly striking displayed as part of a collection but are equally effective as standalone wall pieces in both rustic and contemporary interiors
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Similar examples can be found in The Furniture Museum & Matsumoto Folk Crafts Museum
Rabari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Period - Meiji The beautiful arch is ofThis dramatic Indian teak dowry chest is from the Rabari tribe of Kutch and dates to the 1920's. Locally these chests are called 'damchiya'. It is in its original unpolished condition, chip carved and embellished with small mirrors. Traditionally the brides family had to offer gifts known as dowry to the bridegrooms family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally gold jewellery and silk saris but sometimes brass
