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Vintage Mounted Tin Carnival Ride Panel

$1,350
£1,028.19
€1,232.17
CA$1,925.57
A$1,960.77
CHF 1,134.58
MX$25,855.69
NOK 12,686.48
SEK 13,507.51
DKK 9,208.91

About the Item

Handpainted carnival ride or haunted house wall panel. This piece features the image of a drishti bommai, or "evil eye doll", a talisman found in many South Indian and Hindu pieces. In addition to many of the standard design elements characteristic of a drishti bommai, it also features a head of flames. Please note that the tin used in this piece is very thin and should be handled delicately when displaying.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint,Tin
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Exhibits minor signs of wear such as rust and a puncture near the figure's head. It is mounted on the back to a wooden frame. It should be noted that the entire back of this piece has rusted over.
  • Seller Location:
    Dekalb, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MM - 7224 - 1015261stDibs: LU10033252569042

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