About the item:  Antique 19th century Indian carved horn statue mounted on a wooden base, c1890. Most probably a desk piece it depicts a Mongoose fighting with a Cobra and there is lovely detail, for instance where the snake is coiled around the Mongoose. The teeth and other features are picked out in Ox bone . The colour /patina to the horn and wood is lovely and shows its age. Overall condition is good with only minor surface wear. There are holes drilled into the underside of the wood base ,presumably where it was mounted onto something at some point in its life? Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item. 

Size: 21 cm long x 10 cm tall x 10 cm wide. I will happily ship worldwide.

Please visit the Curious Antiques Ebay shop to view the many other rare and interesting items I have listed. 

Dispatch and Returns: I will always dispatch items within 3 working days and will combine postage when multiple items are purchased. I am happy to take any questions about my items so feel free to contact me if you are unsure about any aspect of the listing or would like further information.

About me: I have been a passionate collector of antiques and collectables for over 30 years. My tastes are diverse and range from fine antique furniture, African ,Indian and Asian ethnographic antiques and tribal art, to vintage slot machines - the more unusual and curious the better! I have travelled extensively throughout Africa, Asia, India, North America and much of my collection has been sourced in the Country of origin. After many years of collecting I decided to start to sell  and have established  'Curious Antiques' which specialises in a range of fine and more unusual antiques.These include fine furniture, religious items, militaria, amusement machines and one of the Countries best collections of African,Chinese, Eastern and Indian tribal and ethnographic antiques.

I value your custom and will do all I can to keep you happy and satisfied. I accept returns within 14 days of receipt if you are unhappy with any purchase, providing the buyer pays the return postage. I would really appreciate your positive feedback when I get it right and my aim is to ensure you are delighted with your purchase. International buyers please contact me for a more accurate indication of postage/freight costs. 

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