Carved Teak Nandi Bull Toy From Rajasthan - 19th Century Sale These traditional tribal silver amulets

These traditional tribal silver amulets come from Rajasthan and are made by the repousse technique (hammering the design from the reverse)

lacquered and gilded with gold leaf

Later the shape was refined and became a classic vase style also known as a "Trumpet Mouth Vase

believed to control the waters

Carved Teak Nandi Bull Toy From Rajasthan - 19th Century Sale These traditional tribal silver amuletsAn old carved and teak Nandi bull toy from Rajasthan. The Nandi Bull is a symbol of Lord Shiva and cows are still revered and continue to wander the streets in India. This piece dates to the 19th century and is over 100 years old. It originally had wooden wheels. Nandi bulls are a perfect gift for a collector of art as each one is unique.