An everyday* Tibetan wooden saddle exhibiting various construction techniques used on the Tibetan plateau. It has an inlay (mother-of-pearl?) decorating the backside ‘panel’ and shargreen (the skin from a shark or stingray) decorating the front ‘panel’ and lower flat surfaces at either end. The wood itself is a beautiful rich reddish colour, and leather (hide) has been originally used for attaching the upper (three) sections to the lower two ‘boards’. Made circa 1900 or before, it is well worn from heavy use over the decades since its construction and is therefor showing its age and hence is described as in fair condition. It could be displayed as a stand alone item, or if you are a collector of Tibetan saddle carpets this would be the perfect accompaniment for displaying them.
*See an elaborate gilted version used by the aristocracy on this page https://warpandweft.club/saddle-carpet-shapes/
For more on Tibetan saddles, and some exquisite examples, see the book ‘Warriors Of The Himalayas. Rediscovering the Arms and Armor of Tibet‘ by Donald LaRocca.