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Pair of South Indian Hand-Carved Fore and Aft Indian Snake Boat Prows

$7,750per set
£5,793.04per set
€6,759.68per set
CA$10,882.58per set
A$11,069.88per set
CHF 6,321.06per set
MX$133,896.27per set
NOK 73,706.87per set
SEK 74,836.20per set
DKK 50,533.53per set

About the Item

these unique carvings are from a Churulan Vallam, a traditional narrow boat used in the famous snake boat races of Kerala, South India and powered by approximately 45 people; the prow is carved as a "churul" meaning a ring out of local aini wood and adorned with incised carvings and applied metal embellishments
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. some missing metal elements with overall wear and abrasions; age cracks.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 54711stDibs: LU797040529292

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