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South Indian Scrolling Carved Wood Boat Prow Made Nautical Sculpture Accessory

$1,950
£1,473.55
€1,701.59
CA$2,724.83
A$3,023.43
CHF 1,583.74
MX$37,075.36
NOK 20,144.59
SEK 19,015.64
DKK 12,689.82
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About the Item

A South Indian (Kerala) wooden boat prow from the mid-20th century. This hand-carved boat prow from Kerala is adorn with curling volute and decoratively cut metal accented along it's top sides, which has a beautiful salt water patina. The top is embellished with a crescent moon and several circular designs, also in metal. These raised prows often decorated the boats of the Kerala, including the 100 feet long snake boats, or 'chundanvallams' as they are locally known. This midcentury Kerala boat prow, which once elegantly traversed the waters of South India, will make a splendid decorative, as well as conversational piece of art for your home.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73.03 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Normal wear throughout consistent with age and use. Please see the various additional photos for further condition detail.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Accessories #7281stDibs: LU87649282861

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