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Lot 99 Dα

KERALA PROW

Auktion 1129 - Übersicht Brussels
09.04.2019, 14:00 - African and Oceanic Art
Schätzpreis: 2.000 € - 3.000 €
Ergebnis: 5.456 € (inkl. Aufgeld)

KERALA PROW
South India

75 cm. high

From a Churulan Vallams, one of the types of traditional boat used in the famous snake boat races of Kerala. The prow is carved as a "churul", literally a ring. The narrow boat would usually be powered by approximately forty-five people.