Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Screen wearing traditional attire

wearing traditional attire

This bone inlay box features a black and white chevron design that would fit into any home or office

the chest retains its original brass and iron fittings

5 x 38 x 71

Suitable for indoor or outdoor use

Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Screen wearing traditional attireThis tall 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