Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Toys using antique reclaimed materials

using antique reclaimed materials

An exquisitely painted god throne dating from the 19th century

This lacquered Indian candlestick is an eye-catching centerpiece on a table

It is made from repousse worked metal alloys and adorned with auspicious Tibetan symbols

Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Toys using antique reclaimed materialsThis food bowl is from the tribal area of Nagaland in the North Eastern area of India bordering Myanmar. These food bowls were used every day by the Konyak tribe and other Nagaland tribes for eating meals. It is beautifully patinated. 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