$125
Asian, 20th century, likely Southeastern Asian such as Thai. Group of three carved wood crowned animal creatures, likely from mythology, including an elephant with scaled armor, perhaps the Thai multi-trunked elephant Airavata; a cat like figure with birds on crown above face with eyes closed and tongue extended, two figures standing below at animal's torso; and a ogre like form with round head, open mouth exposing teeth and clawed hands holding a staff with flowers. Each on a rectangular base. Overall height of tallest (cat with closed eyes) 35". Overall height of elephant 31.8". Overall height of open mouthed ogre like form 30.5". Each wooden base measures 9.5" x 14.5".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-06-06
