Antique Hand-Painted Teakwood Wall Panel with Tribal Figures & Animal Motifs
India, 1800s | An Ode to Celebration, Community, and Craftsmanship

Bring home a rare and soulful artefact from 19th-century India with this exquisitely carved teakwood wall panel, hand-painted and sculpted in the early 1800s. More than a decorative object, it is a living chronicle—one that celebrates tribal identity, rural celebration, and sacred harmony between humans and the natural world.

Carved from solid old-growth teak, the panel unfolds as a horizontal narrative in three poetic registers. The top depicts tribal dancers in rhythmic motion—arms raised in communal joy. Below, a dynamic procession of deer, birds, horses, and villagers illustrates the interconnectedness of nature and humanity. The final tier grounds the story in ritual: villagers carry offerings, evoking harvest rites or ancestral ceremonies.

Each figure is painted with natural mineral pigments, in soft tones of earthy reds, ochres, and verdant greens that have gracefully faded over time. The wood beneath, worn smooth by the years, carries a tactile richness, while the handwork—visible in brush marks and naïve carving strokes—speaks to the traditions of India’s tribal artisans.

Key Features

• Date: Early to mid-1800s
• Origin: Rural India
• Material: Solid teakwood with hand-applied mineral pigment paint
• Imagery: Dancing tribal figures, village processions, deer, birds, horses
• Craftsmanship: Folk carving with symbolic storytelling and natural patina
• Function: Statement wall décor, architectural artefact, or gallery piece

Dimensions

• Width: 185 cm
• Height: 49 cm
• Depth: 8 cm
• Weight: 33 kg

Why Collectors Love It

✔ A rare folk art relic, beautifully preserved
✔ Expressive and layered storytelling through wood and pigment
✔ Culturally rich and emotionally resonant
✔ Ideal for gallery walls, heritage interiors, boutique hotels, or spiritual spaces
✔ Invites conversation, reflection, and connection to India’s artisanal past

Whether mounted above a console, anchoring a hallway, or featured in a heritage-inspired interior, this panel doesn’t just decorate—it narrates. It brings rhythm, reverence, and ritual into the room.

Available exclusively at Regen Bespoke – where every object is a keeper of stories, crafted by time and human hands. For purchase or further details, please get in touch.