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Trying to Quell a Mad Elephant

Trying to Quell a Mad Elephant

Sheikh Taju

Indian

A mahout (elephant driver) has lost control over his enraged elephant. Attendants run towards the large animal, equipped with charkhis, firework attachments that were used to control and manipulate elephants. Rajput Style, Bundi School.

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Rajput Style, Bundi School

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