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Pair of South Indian hand-carved fore and aft Indian snake boat prows

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

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