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A South Indian (Kerala) wooden boat prow from the mid 20th century. This hand-carved boat prow from Kerala is adorn with curling volute and cut metal banding accented along it's top sides, which has a beautiful salt water patina. These raised prows often decorated the boats of the Kerala, including the 100 ft long snake boats, or 'chundanvallams' as they are locally known. This mid-century Kerala boat prow, which once elegantly traversed the waters of South India, will make a splendid decorative, as well as conversational piece of art for your home.
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