Antique Carved Solid Wood Table from the Swat Valley native american jewelry

Antique Carved Solid Wood Table from the Swat Valley native american jewelryThe Swat Valley in N. W. Pakistan near the Afghan Border is the gateway to Central Asia and the Himalayas. The thick forests offered a historically rare source of hardwood in Asia and as result of this a legacy of cultural carving developed. Utilitarian objects were all carved form wood as were buildings, doors and furniture. This unique antique low table was used by the side of a low chair to hold tea, food and books. Age: 100 Years + Size:

This wheel shows extensive signs of genuine use and the feel of the wheel in my hand is a wonderful sensation

Low chairs such as this one were used with Low-tables carved from wood with unique designs

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the crossbars being his arms and legs

condition or signs of use were used to ‘enhance’ it’s authenticity

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if it could only talk what beautiful secrets and wisdoms could it share

The patina is soft

waist and ankles

Used in temples and sometimes village or home shrines for ritual ceremonies the wear and minor damages are signs of authentic use

Size: 7” w x 10” t