Tribal Elephant Window Shutter From Maharastra - 19thC Screens A highly decorative reproduction ceremonial

A highly decorative reproduction ceremonial hat used for weddings and festivals by the Miao tribe of Guizhou Province

noodle cabinets would have been used for storing and drying noodles and other foods

This is due to the word for bat (fu 蝠) and good fortune (fu 福 sounding identical

It has been carved from teak wood in the form of a ram and dates from the 19th century

Both versatile and eye-catching

Tribal Elephant Window Shutter From Maharastra - 19thC Screens A highly decorative reproduction ceremonialCarved Teak Tribal window shutter From Maharastra 19thC From India 86 x 4 x 163 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 40 More delivery options available on checkout