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

using antique reclaimed materials

It dates to the 18th century and is carved from a single piece of stone

Dimensions: W55 x D49 x H18 cm

An exquisitely painted god throne dating from the 19th century

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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