Carved Tribal Serving Plate From Nagaland - 19thC Bath Robes Materials: Reclaimed Teak

Materials: Reclaimed Teak

Used in Hindu puja ceremonies

Crafted from a luxurious blend of 40% silk and 60% cotton

the use of well-aged timber lends the piece a soft

This coffee table would have been used as a child's desk in the 19th century

Carved Tribal Serving Plate From Nagaland - 19thC Bath Robes Materials: Reclaimed TeakThis old planner is from Nagaland in the North Eastern area of India bordering Myanmar. These plates were used every day by the Konyak tribe for serving food. Nagaland is still a tribal area with the Konyak tribe being one of the largest tribes. Historically, the tribes of Nagaland were headhunters going to war with neighboring tribes. Men of the tribes were heavily tattooed across their bodies including on their faces. This culture changed