RARE Karen Hill Tribe Elephant Mahout Training Tool

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Antique Karen Hill Tribe Elephant Mahout Training Ankus Authentic Karen Hill Tribe of Northern Thailand Elephant Mahout Training Tool known as an "Ankus". Formerly used by Karen Hill Tribe mahouts to train and maneuver elephants. These items are becoming more and more rare as almost all the elephants in Northern Thailand of been moved to elephant conservation centers or tourist entertainment centers. Formerly they had been used by Karen and other hill tribes for tasks such as clearing land, etc. This is not a reproduction, it is an authentic Karen elephant training ankusa that was used to train real elephant. To the Karen people, elephants are revered creatures. According to Karen folk lure, such items are revered and are believed to bring good luck. I got it during a trip to the border region between Thailand and Burma where the Karen Hill Tribe live. (Note the photo of me with a couple of Karen Hill Tribe women). I have included a brief history of the Karen People below. Also, check out the photos (above) I recently took of elephants being transported by truck from Fae's Elephant Hospital in Lampang Thailand. Dimensions: Approx 14 inches long. Materials: Iron & teak wood All offers will be seriously considered, MAKE BEST OFER NOW! imported before august 2003 Thanks for your time and consideration... Dobuydon BRIEF HISTORY read more

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