Carved Indian Elephant Ceremonial Dress. Feng Shui Wood Brass Kerala Nettipattam

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Seller: brad_uklon ✉️ (1,977) 100%, Location: Aylesbury, GB, Ships to: GB & many other countries, Item: 285653884833 Carved Indian Elephant Ceremonial Dress. Feng Shui Wood Brass Kerala Nettipattam.

  • A wonderful evocative detailed hand-carved sculpture of an Indian elephant, wearing full ceremonial dress, with the trunk raised in greeting.
  • In this figurine, the elephants body is carved from dark polished wood, and the ceremonial dress has been applied using sheets of beaten brass with bone inlay (bovine), the brass work is held in place using tiny metal pins.
  • Its hand crafted, and has a very stylised form, with lots of authentic patina and character.
  • Stands approx 15.5cm tall and 19cm long.
  • The weight is 490g
  • A beautiful decorative and spiritual carving.
  • A raised elephant trunk is said to dispense positive energy, luck, prosperity and kindness. It is a movement elephants use to greet each other in the wild. 
  • In Chinese Feng Shui It is good luck to place an elephant with its upward pointing trunk towards a doorway to welcome you home. 
  • In Indian mythology the elephant is regarded  as a celestial entity due to its association with many deities like Ganesha, Indra, and Lakshmi. 
  • Elephants are decorated during temple festivals, in the Indian state of Kerala . They wear a distinctive golden head covering called a Nettipattam, and Muthukuda. 
  • The Nettipattam refers to the ornamental headdress, usually made of gold or silver, worn by the elephant, featuring intricate designs and embellishments, the Muthukuda is a colorful, embroidered cloth that drapes over the elephant's back, often adorned with traditional patterns and symbols, contributing to the grandeur of cultural and religious processions in this popular Indian state.  
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  • Please note, due to some questionable claims for returns.
  • All items are carefully wrapped and packaged. And delivery by Evri or Royal Mail. 
  • If in the unlikely event that they arrive in less than perfect condition, please provide 3 photographs. 
  • 1) An image showing the damage, 
  • 2) Another showing the outside of the packaging, 
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    • Condition: Used
    • Condition: Good polished condition, Wood is a natural material, small marks and blemishes are to be expected. also this a rural hand made piece
    • Brand: Hand Made Carved Handmade
    • symbolism:  Indian mythology Ganesha, Indra, and Lakshmi. Chinese Feng Shui
    • Animal Class: Elephant
    • Manufacturer: Unknown
    • Material: Wood, Brass, Bone Bovine
    • Item Type: Ornament/ Figurine
    • Mounted/ Unmounted: Unmounted
    • Country/Region of Manufacture: India

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