Nandi Bull Toy From Andhra Pradesh - Ca 1950's Material - Elm (Reclaimed) 24 x x 18 x

24 x x 18 x 31 (WxDxH cms)

These bowls were traditionally used for mixing dough to create chapatti and paratha bread

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

This beautifully carved Indian mirror started out life as a window frame

The distressed black painted base adds a dramatic contrast to the natural grain of the timber top

Nandi Bull Toy From Andhra Pradesh - Ca 1950's Material - Elm (Reclaimed) 24 x x 18 xThis 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