Mid 20th C. Carved Teak, San Phra Phum/Spirit House (Thai).
 
Mid-20th Century, of Thai origin, carved teak, brownish lacquered, handmade spirit house, which is traditionally erected as soon as a plot of land is built on to appease the spirits that inhabited the site for the loss of their home and to give them a replacement home on the same plot.
 
CONDITION:
 
Wear commensurate with age.