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Anglo Indian Snake Catcher Carving

Antique Anglo Indian Carving
Snake Catcher
Holding Log
Origin: India. Circa: 19th Century
H 11.5 in.(30.5cm.), W 3.5 in.(9cm.), D 2.5 in.(6cm.)
Meausrement not included 2"H wood base
Condition: good, age cracks

We are delighted to offer an extremely rare pair of large antique Anglo Indian ivory carvings. Despite our tireless search on the World Wide Web, we've found that none are available, and particularly not at this large size. Available for auction here is for the smaller of the two ivory carvings. The Snake-Catcher figure is measure at 11.5 inches in height, and weight 22.6 ounces, all without the wood base.

For such an early Indian carving, this figure has remarkable realistic features and natural postures. The carving is strong and broad, yet fine, with unusual freedom and expressive living qualities. Leaning to his right shoulder, the large log and snake held in the catcher's two hands are boldly carved in openwork; such three-dimensional treatment enhanced the figure with sculptural quality. Like the fisherman ivory carving, the dynamic pose and sophisticated artistry of this figure indicated an early European influence, the carving is likely from the workshops at Murshidabad in North-Eastern India in the early 19th century.

The statue is beautifully marked and grained, it has an elegant cream white color on both front and back side. Except for a small crack on the snake, and near the base a 1.5 inch small repair with two minor chips on the back of the robe; of as much age as the carving, the figure is considerably in very good condition.

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