Vintage/Antique Hand-Carved Wood Vessel: Nupe People of Nigeria Ancient Civilizations Amitābha is a central figure

Amitābha is a central figure in Mahayana Buddhism

This beautiful bowl is carved from a single piece of dark patina/smooth Iron wood

wing markings

Amitabha Buddha is a major figure in East Asian Mahayana Buddhism

with Ganesha dancing on a two-layered pedestal

Vintage/Antique Hand-Carved Wood Vessel: Nupe People of Nigeria Ancient Civilizations Amitābha is a central figureTraveling Man Treasures is selling this beautifully hand carved wooden vessel from the Nupe people of North Central Nigeria. The piece is intact and in good late antique or early vintage condition. These types of vessels are used by the Nupe people to collect beans, nuts, and grains. They are carried over the back using a rope laced through the carved handle. The Nupe people have lived along the banks of the Niger River since the 15th century. Their