Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Finish - Black Lacquer This is pretty blonde Rosewood

This is pretty blonde Rosewood box is a fantastic example of exceptionally high-quality Indian craftsmanship

Chinese window screen from Shanxi Province -  19thC

An Indian brass hollow head representing the goddess Gauri (the Glowing One) also known as Parvati who was the consort of Shiva and epitomised marital fidelity and devotion

It depicts Hayagriva with three faces

Tibetan Altar Cabinet with Original Painting - 19thC

Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Finish - Black Lacquer This is pretty blonde RosewoodThis 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