Stone Parrot Turban Hanger From Dungarpur - 19thC Indonesia 3 Drawer Altar Table Made

3 Drawer Altar Table Made From Old Painted Pine with distressed finish

geometric tribal ornamentation

Pleasure boats were mainly used for recreation by wealthy Chinese and visiting western traders and sailors

marks and imperfections consistent with use and age

Stone Parrot Turban Hanger From Dungarpur - 19thC Indonesia 3 Drawer Altar Table MadeThis stone turban hanger (called a khunti in Hindi) has been carved in the shape of a parrot. Originating in Dungarpur in the Banswara tribal area of Rajasthan, this would have been used daily for turbans or a clothes peg They are often seen in palaces & houses of the wealthier classes, normally plastered into the wall, other animals like horses and peacock are quite common too. We've paired it with a polished granite stand which displays it