Old Tibetan Folding Choksar With Later Painting Finish - Burgundy Lacquer these were used by families

these were used by families to take rice to the Buddhist Temples for offerings or for the resident monks

This beautifully rustic 19th century saddle stool is handcrafted from solid elm using traditional mortise and tenon carpentry techniques

and divine presence into the home

now deeply weathered and beautifully worn

This Senufo helmet mask is decorated with horns and a figure

Old Tibetan Folding Choksar With Later Painting Finish - Burgundy Lacquer these were used by familiesThis Tibetan folding choksar dates to the 19th century and has been repainted in the 20th century as is often common practice in Tibet. The main feature is a single dragon clasping the cintamani, wish granting jewels in its claws. On the front two facing snow lions can be seen either side of a ceremonial urn decorated with ribbons. The quality of painting is superior to the painting of Tibetan furniture in the late 20th century and 21st century.