Vintage Tribal Cowrie Shell Basket - From Nagaland - Ca 1930 Nandi Bulls The deeply worn seat

The deeply worn seat

A beautiful Famille Rose vase decorated with birds

The lid swivels in the traditional way to reveal four compartments and is chip carved with a stylised sun design

lacquered and gilded altar cabinet would have occupied a place of prominence in a Chinese home

and two latticework doors that open to reveal the smaller upper compartment

Vintage Tribal Cowrie Shell Basket - From Nagaland - Ca 1930 Nandi Bulls The deeply worn seatAn 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