Carved Gangaur Doll From Banswara - 19th Century Garden Materials: Reclaimed teak wood with

Materials: Reclaimed teak wood with iron hardware

The massive toran is traditionally hung around a room or over a tent to welcome guests into the home

Material: Lacquerware With Gilded Decoration

These were essentially giant rolling temples made form wood and pulled by teams of devotional worshipers often hundreds strong

along with two drawers above

Carved Gangaur Doll From Banswara - 19th Century Garden Materials: Reclaimed teak wood withThis carved teak wood doll from the Banswara district in Rajasthan has developed a wonderful patina over time. Banswara is widely populated by the Bhil ethnic group, the largest tribal group in India. The Bhil can be found across India and have a distinct style. This is a Gangaur doll given to young Bhil women during the Spring festival of Gangaur which celebrates marital happiness, during which young women pray to Gauri to find a good husband. The