Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Himalayan Bowl vintage navajo jewelry

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Himalayan Bowl vintage navajo jewelryCarved and turned from a single piece of wood this bowl originated in the foothills of the Himalayas. The foothills of the Himalayas and Kashmir traditionally were a source for trees and so an experienced and elaborate wood carving culture developed. Cares bowls such as these were used for storing foot stuff including fermented yogurts. The fats in the milk also leaves a deep and rich patina and glow in the wood. Most wooden objects were carved from a

Circa:1911- 1915

There was no stopping for these wild beast

turning any piece over and observing the back or inside will show axe marks

The character of Khandoba developed during the 9th and 10th centuries from a folk deity into a composite god possessing the attributes of Shiva

The sub-sect of Lingayats wear such caskets

Age:300 years old +

Size: 9” diameter at base x 141/2” t

ex private collection

It first appeared in Rome in the 16th century

all of which exemplify a masters weavers' imagination and skill

But natural dyes

When the world becomes evil