Offering this Kerala India Wooden Miniature Carved Snake Boat with Oarsman or Royalty and accents about. There are some little oars too. Unsure of all composition.
Boat is 15" from tip to back. Wood is a nice rich wood. This came from an estate. I'm told it is quite old. Not sure of exact age.
Here is some info found on the web about them.
Kerala boat figurines:
The snake boat or Kerala boat figurines are representative cheapest of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race (the vallam kali) held at the Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha. These boats or chundan vallams have been symbols of aristocracy in ancient Kerala history. They are now amongst the most sought after Kerala souvenirs. These miniature models often come in different types of light wood with embellishments and carvings.
USPS med flat rate shipping quoted.
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Product code: Kerala Boat /Outrigger India Wooden Miniature Carved Snake Boat with Oarsman or cheapest Royalty