Indian Vintage Limed Wood Grain Measure Origin - Laos This has the original painting

This has the original painting

76 x 7 x 161 (wxdxh cms)

Men of the tribes were heavily tattooed across their bodies including on their faces

This carved teakwood peacock corbel would have been found at the side of a door and would have been used for hanging turbans

Our expert team have sensitively restored this piece

Indian Vintage Limed Wood Grain Measure Origin - Laos This has the original paintingOriginally used as a grain measure, this beautifully turned wooden vessel was once an everyday utilitarian object found in Indian homes and marketplaces. Hand turned from a single piece of hardwood, its simple cylindrical form is enhanced by subtle incised bands and a wonderfully weathered limed surface, created through decades of use and handling. The soft white patina contrasts beautifully with the warm natural tones of the wood beneath,