Soapstone Peacock Turban Hanger From Dungarpur - 19th Century slipper Condition: Beautiful aged patina with

Condition: Beautiful aged patina with surface wear consistent with age

The elephant design is skilfully hand painted onto bone inlay

but as an allegory for the soul's longing for union with the divine

This allows it to fit right in as a sideboard in a contemporary home

Soapstone Peacock Turban Hanger From Dungarpur - 19th Century slipper Condition: Beautiful aged patina withThis Indian soapstone turban hanger (called a khunti in Hindi) has been carved in the shape of a peacock. 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 parrots are quite common too. A unique and quirky piece of social history, a decorative