Carved Kalaśa Lintel Panel From Gujarat - 19th Century Wall Art This striking tall Naga food

This striking tall Naga food bowl from Nagaland in North East India is a beautifully proportioned example of traditional tribal craftsmanship

An excellent example of an antique Tibetan painted choksar dating from the 17th century and one of the oldest we have encountered

visible grain and natural imperfections

is also known as a "clan"

The lacquer on the doors has worn away in places revealing an undercoating of burgundy lacquer and in some places

Carved Kalaśa Lintel Panel From Gujarat - 19th Century Wall Art This striking tall Naga foodThis finely detailed 19th century teak lintel was salvaged from a traditional building in Gujarat, western India. Once set above a doorway as both a structural and decorative element, the panel showcases a series of hand carved elephants and floral scrollwork framing a central kalaa inviting prosperity, purity, and divine presence into the home. The elephants symbols of wisdom, power, and protection are beautifully rendered in shallow relief, framed