

Elephant Goad (Ankus)
The Elephant Goad (Ankus) by artist is an object with a long handle and a hook-like metal piece at the top. The handle is long and cylindrical, with several ridges around it, and appears to be made of metal. The top portion of the handle is decorated with ornate designs and patterns. The hook-like piece is curved and sharp, with a pointed tip. The base of the handle features a gold-colored metal piece that resembles a mythical creature's head. The background of the image is plain white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th century
- Medium
- Steel, brass
- Culture
- South Indian
- Dimensions
- 379 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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