Set of Eight Carved Heartwood-Teak And Ivory Figures of Elephants. Unknown maker, Sri Lankan. 19th century. Carved wood, i... (Total: 8 Items)

Description

Set of Eight Carved Heartwood-Teak And Ivory Figures of Elephants

Unknown maker, Sri Lankan
19th century
Carved wood, ivory
30 inches high

Comprising eight figures of striding elephants five with caparisoned carving and three without, the group represents the Perahera Procession, each with inset ivory eyes and toenails and raised on wooden stepped plinth base.

Provenance:
Ena de Silva Fabrics, Sri Lanka (1980)

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