Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Cotton This combination of die-stamped relief

This combination of die-stamped relief and applied ornament is typical of the rectangular patri-style amulets produced for local devotional use

wear and small dents from original use

a symbol strongly associated with Hindu ritual and with the god Vishnu

This decorative antique Indian window frame has been converted into a dramatic wall mirror

it is fired and molten brass is poured in to replace the original wax mold

Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Cotton This combination of die-stamped reliefThis 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