Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - 19th Century Origin - Ersari A Choba Dansu (Merchants Chest)

A Choba Dansu (Merchants Chest) on wheels - From Yonezawa Made from Keyaki (Zelkova) base & drawer front

In its interior is an original candle compartment with lid

three internal storage compartments with shelves

This Altar cabinet has beautiful floral decoration on a gold background

Carved Tribal Food Bowl From Nagaland - 19th Century Origin - Ersari A Choba Dansu (Merchants Chest)This food bowl is from the tribal area of Nagaland in the North Eastern area of India bordering Myanmar. These food bowls were used every day by the Konyak tribe and other Nagaland tribes for eating meals. It is beautifully patinated, These dramatic bowls can be used for presentation of foods from fruit to sweets, they also make good conversation pieces as decoration.