Vintage Indian Hand Carved Wood Ambari Elephant Howdah Royal Canopy 9.25 inches For Sale

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Vintage Indian Hand Carved Wood Ambari Elephant Howdah Royal Canopy 9.25 inches:
$85.00

Intricately detailed vintage Indian Ambari (Howdah) elephant figurine. This beautiful piece of traditional Indian art is meticulously hand-carved from a single piece of solid wood, displaying remarkable craftsmanship. The sculpture features a royal elephant adorned with ceremonial gear, a seated mahout (rider/driver) at the front, and a magnificent multi-tiered royal canopy (howdah) on top enclosing smaller carved elephants. The base is completely wrapped in detailed geometric and floral relief bands. Circa 1970s.
• Type: Ambari / Howdah Royal Elephant.
• Material: Solid hand-carved wood (likely Kadam, Rosewood, or Sandalwood blend)
• Origin: India
• Height: Approximately 9.25 inches
• Features: Openwork multi-level carving, tiered canopy towers, embedded rider and miniature animals.
This item will be securely packaged and shipped with care.