Painted Teak Votive Panel From Andhra Pradesh - 19th Century Nandi Bulls and architectural presence to an

and architectural presence to an interior

Its timeless

The dolls are generally kept unclothed but are sometimes decorated with clothes and finery by children as their play things

Dimensions: W124 x D9 x H15

with his right hand "touching the earth" and symbolises Buddha's enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree

Painted Teak Votive Panel From Andhra Pradesh - 19th Century Nandi Bulls and architectural presence to anThis beautifully weathered antique teak votive panel originates from Andhra Pradesh in South India and dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. Traditionally carved by tribal artisans to adorn the walls and entrances of village huts, panels such as this were both decorative and symbolic, reflecting regional folk traditions and vernacular architectural styles. What makes this example particularly special is its surviving original polychrome