MAGNIFICENT 19th.c Black Lacquerware Opium Pillow Elephant Design

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MAGNIFICENT Old Bamboo Black Lacquerware Opium Pillow Elephant Design A MUST HAVE FOR ANY REAL COLLECTOR This is a really beautiful authentic antique handmade Bamboo Lacquerware Opium Pillow with beautiful & subtle classic elephant design . It was expertly crafted by Karen Hill Tribe . Black lacquer ware is particularly prized by the Karen People because of it's beauty when decorated with various images. And elephants are most revered among animals to the Karen People. Opium Pillows such as this were formerly used throughout South Asia for centuries. Items were stored inside the pillow and then the pillow itself was used to rest the head. Old opium pillows like this are increasingly difficult to find these days as opium production and use has been all but eradicated among hill tribe people. Don't sleep on this unique opportunity... Buy It Now! Dimensions: LARGE SIZE: Approx 12 inches X 7 inches X 5 inches. (Can be seen in the photos). Materials: Bamboo Lacquer Ware Age: 19th Century Don't let this unique opportunity pass you by... Buy It Now! Thanks for your time and consideration... Dobuydon SHIPPING (PLEASE READ) I will ship your item via International Registered Air Mail as soon as payment is received. Registered Mail is the most reliable and secure method of shipping and guarantees that your item will arrive. I have never lost any registered mail shipments. Normal shipping time to most locations is 10-14 business days. Sometimes it can take longer… please be patient. Once your shipment arrives, a signature will be required. If no one is available to sign for the shipment the post office should leave a notice and you may have to go pick up your item. Expedited shipping via International Express Mail Service (EMS) is available for an extra charge. Normal shipping time to most locations via EMS is 5 working days. Please email me for a price quote if you desire express shipping. Please remember to check customs regulations before importing items that may be restricted in your country. PROBLEMS – If you have any problems I ask that you please email me so that we can resolve any issues between ourselves. ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR SHIPMENT - I ask that you please email and let me know that you have received the shipment as soon as possible. If you are happy with the item and with the service that I have provided, I ask that you please leave POSITIVE FEEDBACK. I strive to provide 5 STAR products and services... Thanks again for your support…. Dobuydon. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE KAREN PEOPLE For centuries much of the population of northern Thailand has been composed of ethnic groups commonly known as 'hilltribes'. The largest of these is the Karen group numbering around 400,000 in Thailand. The two main Karen groups in Thailand are the Sgaw and Pwo Karen. The Karen Hilltribes Trust works with the largest, the Sgaw Karen, who live in the Khun Yuam and Mae La Noi districts of the Mae Hong Son Province. Their history in northern Thailand can be traced back to the twelfth century. It is thought that Karen originally came from Tibet, through China, and eventually to Thailand. In Thailand they mostly live in the more remote mountainous areas due west of Chiang Mai. They are subsistence farmers who live at peace with nature and the forests. The Karen settled in what is termed the 'middle level' in the mountains, namely between 800 and 1,800 meters. They were semi-nomadic people using swidden (slash and burn) farming methods, moving around on a seven year cycle. However, around 1968 the Government insisted that they must stop moving around. They were offered Thai ID and land rights if they could prove longevity. Now they are settled but their lifestyle is still influenced by their culture read more

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