Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Soft Furnishing This Guanyin sitting above a

This Guanyin sitting above a lotus plant in what is known as the "lotus position

The large interior compartment comes with a shelf

The back horizontal stretcher has been replaced some time in its life however it now has a rich patina

They varied from very highly decorated with gold or silver leaf ( used by wealthy or royal households) to brass filagree or more basic plain iron like this one

two smaller drawers behind a side door

Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - Ca 1920 Soft Furnishing This Guanyin sitting above aThis striking tribal food bowl from Nagaland in North East India is a beautifully sculptural and highly functional piece, traditionally used for everyday dining by the Konyak tribe and other Naga communities. Hand carved from a single block of wood, its elegant pedestal form elevates the shallow bowl, giving it both presence and practicality. The surface has developed a deep, rich patina through years of use, with warm tonal variations and a softly