Vintage Tribal Cowrie Shell Basket - From Nagaland - Ca 1930 Material - Satin Wood The two doors were converted

The two doors were converted from fixed panels to reveal a large area with a single shelf

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

and the corners are made from delicate filagree

Origin: Burma (Myanmar)

traditionally associated with strength

Vintage Tribal Cowrie Shell Basket - From Nagaland - Ca 1930 Material - Satin Wood The two doors were convertedAn 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