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Lot 99 Dα

KERALA PROW

Auction 1129 - overview Brussels
09.04.2019, 14:00 - African and Oceanic Art
Estimate: 2.000 € - 3.000 €
Result: 5.456 € (incl. premium)

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.