Vintage Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1990 Material - Pear Wood The stylised head

The stylised head

They were exported to India as lighting for large homes and palaces in the 19th Century

the masks of the Lega are not usually worn over the face

The doors are beautifully carved from the very hardwearing jackfruit wood

Internal Dimensions: W99 x H186 cm

Vintage Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1990 Material - Pear Wood The stylised headThis vintage South Indian grain measure, crafted from jackfruit wood, has been beautifully upcycled with ornate brass embellishments. Traditionally, such vessels were used in village markets to measure wheat, rice, corn, and pulses. In earlier times, Indian grain was measured using traditional units known as seers and pattis. The piece is decorated with brass floral motifs and borders, transforming this once utilitarian market tool into a striking