Teak Nandi Bull Toy From Andhra Pradesh - Ca 1950 Origin - Nepal The front is often chip

The front is often chip carved with designs that have been used for centuries

this hut shaped box is typical of the style in Rajasthan

Hand-carved from teak and retaining traces of its original red and black pigment

48 x 18 x 15 (wxdxh cms)

157 x 45 x 88 (wxdxh cms)

Teak Nandi Bull Toy From Andhra Pradesh - Ca 1950 Origin - Nepal The front is often chipThis antique carved teak Nandi bull figure originates from Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. Nandi, the sacred bull, is known as the loyal gatekeeper and vehicle of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduisms principal deities. Figures such as this were often created as devotional or symbolic toys, embodying reverence, protection and strength within Indian village life. Carved from solid teak with a naturally aged patina and traces of old red pigment, this figure