Carved Tribal Serving Plate From Nagaland - 19thC Lembata The chest is made from

The chest is made from laquered Cryptomeria

highlighting the depth and texture of the carving

A Ming style camphor clothes cabinet of rectangular construction with a pair of panelled doors which have a large brass moon plate

The style is from Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan

Dimensions: W189 x D37 x H55 cm

Carved Tribal Serving Plate From Nagaland - 19thC Lembata The chest is made fromThis 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