Saora Tribal Jeri Wine Pipe From Orissa - Ca 1920's Origin - China Older buildings are being replaced

Older buildings are being replaced by modern houses and architectural pieces like this are being sold to antique dealers

the teak has developed a rich

this charming antique paandan makes a wonderful decorative object

The carrying handles are constructed of iron in a recessed style most commonly associated with late Meiji & Taisho era tansu

Varada mudra is a sign of compassion & charity and represents the five perfections

Saora Tribal Jeri Wine Pipe From Orissa - Ca 1920's Origin - China Older buildings are being replacedThis dhokra brass pot belonged to the Saora tribe from the Puttasing locale of Rayagada region of Orissa and is around 100 years old dating to the early 20th century. Jeri were wine pipes used by shamans as ritual offerings to their gods, both benevolent and malevolent. The Saora tribe practice slash & burn agriculture and grow mostly tobacco, maize chilli and fruits and vegetables. The Lanjia Saora tribe do not worship one single supreme deity,