Wood carving is the most common and trivial art form in India. Since ancient times the tree, being a material available and easily processed, was applied widely and everywhere, since production of the weapon, tools, construction of dwellings and finishing with production of household items. ... Wood objects made in Central India are known throughout the country. These are handcrafted, mostly highly artistic, filigree carved pieces such as furniture of different types and shapes, altars, caskets, snuff boxes, trays, Ganesha, Krishna and other deities, as well as miniature figurines of birds, horses, elephants, dancers and dancers.
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