Saora Tribal Jeri Wine Pipe From Orissa - Ca 1920's Origin - China Older buildings are being replaced

Older buildings are being replaced by modern houses and architectural pieces like this are being sold to antique dealers

Buddha is replaced

This old Indian box from Gujarat dates to the 19th century and is a superb example of Indian craftsmanship combined with quirky Indian design

This beautiful Cypress wood Cabinet wood make a fabulous wardrobe

this charming antique paandan makes a wonderful decorative object

Saora Tribal Jeri Wine Pipe From Orissa - Ca 1920's Origin - China Older buildings are being replacedThis dhokra brass pot belonged to the Saora tribe from the Puttasing locale of Rayagada region of Orissa and is around 100 years old dating to the early 20th century. Jeri were wine pipes used by shamans as ritual offerings to their gods, both benevolent and malevolent. The Saora tribe practice slash & burn agriculture and grow mostly tobacco, maize chilli and fruits and vegetables. The Lanjia Saora tribe do not worship one single supreme deity,