Indian Wall Bracket for Candle

Slim dark bracket carved like a bird, holding up a little cup.

This carved teak wall bracket for a candle is from Rajasthan, India, and dates to the early 20th century. It is carved teak wood. Teak is a dense tropical hardwood rich in natural oils, prized in India for carving and furniture because it resists moisture, insects and decay. Seen from the side, a thin black wall-mounted arm rises to a small cup-shaped holder. A slender, curling bird-like figure with detailed feathers runs along the front, and a flat backing plate hangs behind. It is 7 inches wide and 18.5 high.

Doing a lot of holding with very little shoulder.