Carved Tribal Cedar Chest From The Kulu Valley - Ca 1920 Dhokra Work scrolled crest

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Its refined lines

An old woven basket from the tribal area of Nagaland in North East India

The focal point of any room

or other small valuables

Carved Tribal Cedar Chest From The Kulu Valley - Ca 1920 Dhokra Work scrolled crestThese Himalayan cedar wood chests come from the Kulu valley in Himachal Pradesh and were used for storage. This piece dates to the early 20th century, circa 1920. They are hewn from cedar wood which is roughly cut into planks with an adze. It is then assembled using wooden pegs. The front is often chip carved with designs that have been used for centuries. Here, a stylised lotus can be seen carved into the front, a symbol of fertility and longevity in