A fine taxidermy Indian Jackall (Canis aureus indicus) hunting trophy by Van Ingen & Van Ingen, Mysore
India, circa 1927
One of the finest Indian Jackal masks, characteristically styled, protruding downward from its shield with ears set back and jaw agape in a full snarl. Modelled with glass eyes, fine whiskers and a naturalistically painted mouth. Set upon a typically shaped teak shield with a hollow slot for hanging, ivorine plaque to the front with matching handwritten details on the reverse: Ooty Hunt, Wapshares Hare to Pigthorn Nullah, 40 Minutes, Aug 29th 1927.
H. 32 cm (board)
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
One of the finest Indian Jackal masks, characteristically styled, protruding downward from its shield with ears set back and jaw agape in a full snarl. Modelled with glass eyes, fine whiskers and a naturalistically painted mouth. Set upon a typically shaped teak shield with a hollow slot for hanging, ivorine plaque to the front with matching handwritten details on the reverse: Ooty Hunt, Wapshares Hare to Pigthorn Nullah, 40 Minutes, Aug 29th 1927.
H. 32 cm (board)
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
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