Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Finish - Black Lacquer mango wood with iron

mango wood with iron

The window shutters are constructed from iron and roheda and the frame from chip carved roheda

This exquisite antique stone lamp niche originates from Jaisalmer

Farmers Chopping Block stool - willow -  - Ca 1920

Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Finish - Black Lacquer mango wood with ironThis beautifully patinated food bowl is from Nagaland in the North Eastern area of India bordering Myanmar. These food bowls were used every day by the Konyak tribe for eating meals. Nagaland is still a tribal area with the Konyak tribe being one of the largest tribes. Historically, the tribes of Nagaland were head hunters going to war with neighboring tribes. Men of the tribes were heavily tattooed across their bodies including on their faces. This