Painted Betel Nut Box With Mahjong Set From Kerala - 19thC
Carved from a single piece of jackfruit wood and painted, this style of box is known as a "Malabar Box" or "Nettur Petti." and was likely used as a wedding box, jewellery box or betel nut box.
The interior contains a complete bone and bamboo Mahjong set.
From India
References:
For similar examples see 'India - Village, Tribal, Ritual Art' by Mingei International Museum of Folk Art, page 41.
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Painted Betel Nut Box With Mahjong Set From Kerala - 19thC
Carved from a single piece of jackfruit wood and painted, this style of box is known as a "Malabar Box" or "Nettur Petti." and was likely used as a wedding box, jewellery box or betel nut box.
The interior contains a complete bone and bamboo Mahjong set.
From India
References:
For similar examples see 'India - Village, Tribal, Ritual Art' by Mingei International Museum of Folk Art, page 41.
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Carved from a single piece of jackfruit wood and painted, this style of box is known as a "Malabar Box" or "Nettur Petti." and was likely used as a wedding box, jewellery box or betel nut box.
The interior contains a complete bone and bamboo Mahjong set.
From India
References:
For similar examples see 'India - Village, Tribal, Ritual Art' by Mingei International Museum of Folk Art, page 41.
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £15
More delivery options available at checkout
