Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Screen Open sides maintain a sense

Open sides maintain a sense of lightness

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

Medium: D35 x H25 cm

5 x 38 x 71

Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Screen Open sides maintain a senseThis 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