Camel carrying Drummer

Camel carrying Drummer

This bronze casting portrays a grand camel carrying a man with double drums which he is beating with sticks. It is likely to represent the pagentry of a processional ceremony.

The casting in bolted to a light base. The Camel is enhanced with incised lines and decorations.

Origin

Rajasthan or Maharashtra India

Material

Copper alloy

Age/Condition

There is some wear on the attachment of camel to the base. Little wear on the camel and drummer as this image is likely to have been used in a pictoral display of a royal or religious procession.
Age is estimated to be late 19th to early 20th century .

Dimensions

14" H x 5.5" W x 9.25" L