Evocative and finely crafted, this 1940s Bastar toran is a striking example of tribal metalwork from central India, made as both decoration and talisman. Formed as a rhythmic grid of horizontal bands, the hanging is populated with a procession of stylised creatures—deer, birds, and other local wildlife—each rendered in an elegantly minimal silhouette.

Suspended from the lower bars are small pendants that add movement, texture, and a gentle sense of sound when stirred. Traditionally displayed above doorways or across thresholds, toran hangings are protective and auspicious ornaments within the home, and today make a wonderfully sculptural statement on the wall.

• Origin: Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India
• Date / Age: Circa 1940
• Materials: Hand-forged metal with aged patina
• Features: Tribal toran wall hanging; stylised animal and bird motifs; suspended pendants; strong graphic form
• Condition: Aged surface and wear consistent with age and use
• Dimensions: W120 x D1 x H70 cm