Vintage Tribal Cowrie Shell Basket - From Nagaland - Ca 1930 Nandi Bulls It dates to the end

It dates to the end of the 19th century

A beautiful Famille Rose vase decorated with birds

providing both practical storage and period charm

This woodblock is entitled 正月元日諸侯登城御玄関前之図 (Feudal Lords Visiting Edo Castle on New Years Day)

The slatted horizontal sides and sliding doors are traditional to the Gifu region

Vintage Tribal Cowrie Shell Basket - From Nagaland - Ca 1930 Nandi Bulls It dates to the endAn 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