Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Cotton removable grill

removable grill

enhanced with delicate embroidered detailing that adds texture and subtle artisanal character

Decorated with two dragons soaring amongst stylised clouds above crashing waves

wear and small dents from original use

Its naturally aged surface displays a rich patina acquired through decades of use

Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Cotton removable grillThis 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