Description

State Of India: Gujarat; Type Of wood: teak; Detailed history: 1800s Indian antique hand carved lacquered wooden Kum Kum Powder Tika box. Squat ovoid form Tika box with spinning top finials. In Hinduism, the Tilaka is a marke worn usually on the forehead. Tilaka may be worn on a daily basis or for rites. It often has a fragrant past such as sandalwood or vermillion (sindoor) as a welcome and expression of honor when guests arrive.
(w) 8″ x (d) 8″ x (h) 4″
(w) 20 x (d) 20 x (h) 10 cm
Weight: 0.4 lbs – 0 kg
Color: Multi

362054
Wood