Sculptured horse head, fabulous patina aged and cracked due to exposure to harsh sunlight, remnants of original paint visible, hand carved in teak. Sourced from Jaipur in Rajasthan, these highly decorative Mewar horse heads started life as a matching pair either side of a doorway in a haveli, or merchant’s mansion, circa 1850. Traditionally horse heads were fixed to exterior… Read more →
Vintage hand made wood carving. Hindu Epic wall hanging. There is a Sarna India tag on the back. The production number is incomplete, see photo. Measurements: 34 1/4″ (87cm) Wide x 9 1/2″ (24cm) High x 1 5/8 (4.1) Deep. This piece is a dusty attic find. The right side is split and has small pieces missing, see photo. Please… Read more →
Huge Walnut wood houseboat model. Hand carved in Kashmir India by a skillful craftsman. Craftsman did an excellent job at recreating a real houseboat of Kashmir India. Boat measures 2ft long and 8 inches in height. Please look at all the pictures because this boat has much detail including a full carpet inside. All of the windows close and open,… Read more →
VINTAGE HAND CARVED WOOD HINDU EPIC WALL HANGING. This lovely wall panel is 9″ W x 38″ L x 1.5D. I don’t know what type of wood it is. But appears to be stained a dark brown/black color. Featuring 13 figures, it is highly detailed. And is carved from one piece of wood. I don’t know the history, it came… Read more →
Mani Balaji Art & Crafts. Vintage South Indian Wooden Carved Temple Chariot Piece Unique India Collectible Vahanas Or “Vehicles” Of Hindu Gods Are Mythical Characters Having Significant Religious Value. Temples In India Use Depictions Of These Vehicles In Many Forms During Temple Processions. National Museum, New Delhi Houses A Collection Of Carved Wood Vahanas In The Gallery Of Decorative Arts…. Read more →