Carved Tribal Serving Plate From Nagaland - 19thC Lembata Made of walnut wood

Made of walnut wood

This piece has been modified to use as a mirror or as an impressive piece of wall art

Gilt Bronze Buddha seated on a stepped lotus throne - 19thC

Dimensions: W189 x D37 x H55 cm

The chest is made from laquered Cryptomeria

Carved Tribal Serving Plate From Nagaland - 19thC Lembata Made of walnut woodThis 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