Antique South Indian Temple Carving on Stand – Hand-Carved Floral & Elephant Trunk Design | Circa 1900 | Collectible Indian Architectural Relic

Bring home a rare piece of South Indian temple heritage with this authentic hand-carved teakwood temple fragment from circa 1900. Featuring an intricate floral motif and elephant trunk design, this sacred artefact embodies the spiritual symbolism and master craftsmanship of India’s devotional architecture.

Mounted on a sturdy museum-style display stand, this one-of-a-kind piece is both an architectural relic and a decorative sculpture, perfect for collectors, designers, and heritage-inspired interiors.

✦ Key Features & Benefits

✔ Authentic Temple Artifact – Originally part of a South Indian Hindu temple, carved by artisans over 120 years ago.
✔ Floral & Elephant Trunk Motifs – Symbolising prosperity, wisdom, and divine protection in Indian temple traditions.
✔ Collector’s Showpiece – A rare architectural fragment elevated for modern display.
✔ Mounted on Stand – Ready to showcase in homes, offices, galleries, or heritage collections.
✔ Unique Gift or Statement Décor – Perfect for antique collectors, interior stylists, or lovers of cultural history.

✦ Specifications

• Origin: South India, Circa 1900

• Material: Solid hand-carved teakwood with natural antique patina

• Dimensions: Width 11 cm × Height 34 cm × Depth 15 cm

• Weight: 2.5 kg

• Finish: Aged wood with visible grain and historic wear

• Mounting: Presented on a durable museum-style stand

• Condition: Excellent antique condition with authentic signs of age

✦ Cultural & Historical Context

In South Indian temples, carvings of elephant trunks and floral scrolls held profound symbolic meaning. Elephants represented strength, wisdom, and divine protection, while floral motifs expressed fertility, abundance, and devotion. Fragments like this, once adorning temple beams or sanctum entrances, embodied the sacred connection between architecture, spirituality, and daily life.

This piece reflects over a century of artisan heritage and religious symbolism, making it a rare survival of India’s temple traditions.

✦ Styling & Display Ideas

• Cultural Accent: Place on a console, bookshelf, or mantle for heritage depth.

• Gallery Piece: Perfect for antique collections, museum-style walls, or curated interiors.

• Spiritual Corner: Use in meditation spaces or yoga studios as a symbol of peace and wisdom.

✦ Why Invest in This Piece?

✔ One-of-a-kind temple carving with authentic provenance
✔ Carries spiritual symbolism and cultural heritage
✔ Professionally mounted for long-term display
✔ Adds historic soul and storytelling value to modern interiors

✦ Delivery & Collection

Available for UK-wide secure delivery with professional packaging. White-glove courier service can be arranged for collectors. Local collection by appointment is also welcome.

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