Ambaj - Tribal door from central India No. 9
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Vintage
One-of-a-kind pieceOld door from Central India. Many tribes still live today in states such as Orissa, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh: Santal, Kondh, Muria…
The doors of these tribes' homes are usually decorated with bas-relief carvings, animals and scenes from daily life. Depending on the tribe, the carving style may look more or less primitive. Carved rosettes are decorative and common on these doors. Each animal has a symbolic meaning: the fish stands for fertility, the tortoise for stability, the tiger for courage; but not every symbol can always be interpreted, as some may be specific to a family's history.
Period: early 20th century.
Made of teak, this Indian door is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Outdoors, expect its colour to turn grey over time. The door has two large iron rings on the back so it can be hung on the wall as a decorative piece, for example as a headboard or above your sofa. Please take the weight of the door into account when choosing your hanging system. If you wish to use it as a cupboard door, for example, it still has its original iron hinges; you will need suitable hinges fixed to your wall (not supplied).
- Dimensions: H 150cm x W 94cm x D 3cm
- Material(s): Solid wood
- Origin: India
- Weight: 28 kg
Pickup point delivery (within 8 working days):
Choice of Chrono Shop2Shop or Mondial Relay. Pickup point delivery is available for orders up to €200. Above that amount, parcels are generally too bulky to be accepted by pickup points.
Home delivery (within 5 working days):
Delivery via Chronopost or Colissimo.
Returns:
You have 14 days after receipt to request a return. It is essential to keep the original packaging for your returns. Return fees apply.
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Old door from Central India. Many tribes still live today in states such as Orissa, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh: Santal, Kondh, Muria…
The doors of these tribes' homes are usually decorated with bas-relief carvings, animals and scenes from daily life. Depending on the tribe, the carving style may look more or less primitive. Carved rosettes are decorative and common on these doors. Each animal has a symbolic meaning: the fish stands for fertility, the tortoise for stability, the tiger for courage; but not every symbol can always be interpreted, as some may be specific to a family's history.
Period: early 20th century.
Made of teak, this Indian door is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Outdoors, expect its colour to turn grey over time. The door has two large iron rings on the back so it can be hung on the wall as a decorative piece, for example as a headboard or above your sofa. Please take the weight of the door into account when choosing your hanging system. If you wish to use it as a cupboard door, for example, it still has its original iron hinges; you will need suitable hinges fixed to your wall (not supplied).
- Dimensions: H 150cm x W 94cm x D 3cm
- Material(s): Solid wood
- Origin: India
- Weight: 28 kg
Pickup point delivery (within 8 working days):
Choice of Chrono Shop2Shop or Mondial Relay. Pickup point delivery is available for orders up to €200. Above that amount, parcels are generally too bulky to be accepted by pickup points.
Home delivery (within 5 working days):
Delivery via Chronopost or Colissimo.
Returns:
You have 14 days after receipt to request a return. It is essential to keep the original packaging for your returns. Return fees apply.
A question about this piece?
Ambaj - Tribal door from central India No. 9
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