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Elephant Goad (Ankus)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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