Sculpture Ivory Statue Gandhi India Wooden Base Early 20th Century

Rare ivory sculpture finely carved representing Gandhi * with its pilgrim's staff, wooden base, period first part twentieth century. This sculpture is in good condition and is of a very high quality of execution. A note: small gaps in the glasses see photos, his pilgrim's stick can be removed from the hole, some accidents on the wooden base (it was broken and then glued), wear time, see photos. _______________________________ * Gandhi (1869-1948): pioneer and theoretician of satyagraha, resistance to oppression using mass civil disobedience, all based on ahimsa (total non-violence), which contributed to lead India to independence. Gandhi has inspired many liberation movements and civil rights around the world. He has been recognized as the Father of the Nation in India, his birthday is a national holiday. Gandhi led the salt march, famous opposition to the salt tax. He also called for the Quit India movement on August 8, 1942. He was jailed several times in South Africa and India for his activities; He spent a total of six years of his life in prison. A follower of Indian philosophy, Gandhi lived simply, organizing an ashram (hermitage) that was self-sufficient. He made his own clothes - the traditional Indian dhoti and shawl, with cotton spun with a charkha (spinning wheel) - and was vegetarian. He practiced rigorous fasts for long periods, to self-purify but also as a means of protest. Dimensions Height of the sculpture 18.3 cm / total 22 cm Base 9.3 cm x 6.9 cm Reference: G20 27 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com