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18th-19th Century Palanquin Mythical Tiger Finial Handle in Bronze
18th-19th Century Palanquin Mythical Tiger Finial Handle in Bronze

18th-19th Century Palanquin Mythical Tiger Finial Handle in Bronze

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Palanquin finial/handles were decorative caps on the poles and were meant to protect the person being carried in the palanquin from demons and evil spirits.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carv...

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