Teak Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Material - Catalpa Wood or statement storage piece

or statement storage piece

Opium would have been consumed by wealthy Marwari merchants & caravan traders across Rajasthan

a lower display shelf

the doors are made from 19th century doors salvaged from Gujarat

It is over 100 years old and covered with a rich patina from years of use

Teak Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Material - Catalpa Wood or statement storage pieceThis South Indian panel of Madurai Veeran is from Tamil Nadu. Madurai Veeran is a Tamil folk deity and the warrior of Madurai. This panel is from a temple chariot locally called ter or Ratha Yatra. These chariots are decorated with carved sacred scenes and images of deities. These sculptures are the finest wooden sculptures found in Tamil Nadu. This example dates to the 19th century and is made from teak wood. Ratha Yatra temples were so large, that