Vintage Tribal Cowrie Shell Basket - From Nagaland - Ca 1930 Material - Satin Wood 1 on handle lug

1 on handle lug

the tiger is shown stretched across the panel in a lively

This beautifully patinated and very striking Kuruma-Dansu on wheels is from Yonezawa and was used for storage of valuables

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Origin: Burma (Myanmar)

Vintage Tribal Cowrie Shell Basket - From Nagaland - Ca 1930 Material - Satin Wood 1 on handle lugAn old woven basket from the tribal area of Nagaland in North East India. Hand woven from grass and decorated with cowrie shells, these baskets were made to withstand brutal everyday use. Cowrie shells were used to decorate textiles and utility objects and were prized in remote areas of the Himalayas and desert regions. From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery options available at checkout