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POSSIBLY LUCKNOW, NORTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
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TWO IVORY MODELS OF A SNAKE CHARMER
POSSIBLY LUCKNOW, NORTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Each realistically carved, on rectangular skirted dais, with the tools of their trade, the first holding a stick and a snake at its feet, the other standing amongst his bundled possessions and a huqqa, playing the pungi with one hand, holding a white snake in the other, a cobra raised in the basket, one snake writhing towards the charmer and another crawling out of a bag, one dais lacking its skirting
Each 6¼in. (16cm.) high (2)
POSSIBLY LUCKNOW, NORTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Each realistically carved, on rectangular skirted dais, with the tools of their trade, the first holding a stick and a snake at its feet, the other standing amongst his bundled possessions and a huqqa, playing the pungi with one hand, holding a white snake in the other, a cobra raised in the basket, one snake writhing towards the charmer and another crawling out of a bag, one dais lacking its skirting
Each 6¼in. (16cm.) high (2)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.