Name: Carved Elephant Corbel From Gujarat - 19th Century
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: A03286
Price: 245.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Carved Teak Gujarati Elephant Corbel With Parrot And Floral Motifs On Stand

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Detail From Carved Teak Gujarati Elephant Corbel With Parrot And Floral Motifs On Stand

Side View Of Carved Teak Gujarati Elephant Corbel With Parrot And Floral Motifs On Stand

Parrot Detail From Carved Teak Gujarati Elephant Corbel With Parrot And Floral Motifs On Stand

SKU: A03286 19th Century, from Gujarat, India

£245 ^{Inc Tax.}

Dimensions:: W20 x D30 x H30 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK
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This 19th-century carved teak elephant corbel from Gujarat is a striking architectural fragment that once formed part of a traditional haveli or temple structure. Boldly sculpted from solid teak, the corbel features a richly adorned elephant head with a parrot perched playfully on its crown—an auspicious pairing symbolising protection, wisdom and good fortune in Gujarati tradition.

The carving displays a wonderful interplay of forms: the elephant’s textured trunk and patterned body contrast with the delicately rendered parrot and the scrolling floral motifs that frame the side panel. Traces of old pigment survive across the surface, softening into a timeworn patina that highlights both age and craftsmanship. Mounted on a bespoke iron stand, it now presents as a sculptural object with strong decorative presence.

Origin: Gujarat, India
Date: 19th Century
Materials: Carved teak with traces of old pigment
Features: Elephant head with parrot, floral side carvings, traditional architectural corbel form, mounted on iron stand
Condition: Aged surface with weathering consistent with architectural use
Dimensions: W20 x D30 x H30 cm