Painted Stone Elephant Statues From Kutch - Late 19th Century Material - Pear Wood and ring handles further enhance

and ring handles further enhance their authentic character

The chariots are enormous temples on wheels that are drawn through the streets by hundreds of devotees

Type: Traditional takhat (daybed)

delicately fringed edges

Painted Stone Elephant Statues From Kutch - Late 19th Century Material - Pear Wood and ring handles further enhanceThese characterful Indian elephant statues are from Kutch in Gujarat. They date to the late 19th century and would have flanked the entrance to a building. Hand carved, they would have been an expensive commission by a wealthy member of society. They've been well looked after and repainted multiple times in their life there are even some parts that have retained their original paintwork. Beautifully carved, they will make a great addition to any room