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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 inset metal embellishments

More Information

Origin:	India
Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Fair. some missing metal elements with overall wear and abrasions
Creation Date:	1st atr 20th century
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Indian, Traditional
Patterns:	Abstract
Dealer Reference #:	5282
Incollect Reference #:	595221

Dimensions

W.	30.5 in;	H.	28 in;	D.	5.5 in;	H.2.	27 in;
W.	77.47 cm;	H.	71.12 cm;	D.	13.97 cm;	H.2.	68.58 cm;

Message from Seller:

Epoca, located in San Francisco's Design Center neighborhood, blends eclectic 20th-century furnishings with traditional antiques and accessories for a truly unique collection. For more information, contact us at info@epocasf.com or call 415.864.6895.

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