Blog Response 5:
Heritage Competition Thing
Heritage Competition Thing
Elephant goad (ankus) from late 19th - early 20th century(start word count)
An ankus is a tool (still used today, although less ornate) to train elephants. This one is made of brass and steel and has been expertly crafted with intricate carvings and the sculpting is marvelous.
An ankus is a tool (still used today, although less ornate) to train elephants. This one is made of brass and steel and has been expertly crafted with intricate carvings and the sculpting is marvelous.
The metal head has been crafted with magnificent detail. Markings have been carved and woven into every exposed space on the metal. The end of the handle also has a small animal sculpture. This ankus has been made with amazing skill and the time and effort show in this practical ornament.
With such beauty, there is no doubt that it was not owned by just any mahout (elephant trainer). It shows that this was used in royal ceremonies (that involved elephants) and the mahout was definitely under the King (who sat on the elephant).
The exquisiteness of this almost insignificant tool shows the King's need to flaunt his riches. The fact that the king was the only one who was allowed to breed elephants also shows that the elephant was seen as a "royal" animal, one that could portray the majesty of royalty. By making everything he had grander (in this case the ankus), the king also showed his wealth and therefore, power.
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With such beauty, there is no doubt that it was not owned by just any mahout (elephant trainer). It shows that this was used in royal ceremonies (that involved elephants) and the mahout was definitely under the King (who sat on the elephant).
The exquisiteness of this almost insignificant tool shows the King's need to flaunt his riches. The fact that the king was the only one who was allowed to breed elephants also shows that the elephant was seen as a "royal" animal, one that could portray the majesty of royalty. By making everything he had grander (in this case the ankus), the king also showed his wealth and therefore, power.
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(198 words)
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