Tanjore Hand-Painted Wall Frame – Drishti Ganapathi madhubani art clock with the crescent

with the crescent

Fibre for the mask itself

its combination of genuine antique brass and hand-painted new detailing makes it a distinctive gift for collectors of upcycled and vintage-inspired design

the kind used across Indian households before electricity reached most kitchens

5 inches x 4 inches x 2 inches

Tanjore Hand-Painted Wall Frame – Drishti Ganapathi madhubani art clock with the crescentIn many South Indian homes, a Drishti Ganapathi is placed facing the main entrance, believed to intercept negative energy or the evil eye before it can enter the house. This wall frame renders that protective form of Ganesha in a faux Tanjore painting style, standing on a lotus within an ornate red and gold arched niche. Ganesha is shown holding a trishul and other traditional attributes, with a small lion figure at his feet and a richly detailed halo