Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Material Cardboard After Ando Hiroshige A woodblock

After Ando Hiroshige A woodblock from the series Fifty Three Station of the Tokaido

10 x 7 x 4 (wxdxh cms)

and fluid drape

This striking 19th century Indian chakki table is a superb example of traditional village craftsmanship

The blend of 40% silk and 60% cotton gives the fabric both softness and subtle sheen

Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Material Cardboard After Ando Hiroshige A woodblockThis 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