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

Offered by: epoca

Description
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

More Information

Origin:	India
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	carved wood and applied brass
Condition:	Good. some missing metal elements with overall wear and abrasions; age cracks
Creation Date:	1910
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Indian, Traditional
Patterns:	Geometric
Dealer Reference #:	5471
Incollect Reference #:	736780

Dimensions

W.	27 in;	H.	35.5 in;	D.	6.5 in;	H.2.	25 in;
W.	68.58 cm;	H.	90.17 cm;	D.	16.51 cm;	H.2.	63.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

epoca, located in the Design Center neighborhood of San Francisco, has been characterized as “blended eclectic” offering unique 20th century furnishings alongside traditional antiques and accessories