A large 'shikar' tiger skin (Panthera tigris tigris) prayer- mat by Van Ingen & Van Ingen, Mysore
India, circa 25/11/1942, taken by Mr. M.P.M. Halal
L. 300 x W. 220 cm
In good condition, with all claws and whiskers intact, the rug with a head mount, jaw slightly agape, hand-painted glass eyes, mounted upon typical original canvas backing with black felt trim, stencilled number 18585-1 and care label to the underside.
Including a certificate of age and a copy of the VanIngen order books with this order showing.
Provenance:
Bombay Natural History Society
L. 300 x W. 220 cm
In good condition, with all claws and whiskers intact, the rug with a head mount, jaw slightly agape, hand-painted glass eyes, mounted upon typical original canvas backing with black felt trim, stencilled number 18585-1 and care label to the underside.
Including a certificate of age and a copy of the VanIngen order books with this order showing.
Provenance:
Bombay Natural History Society
Part of the Natural history collection.
