Near Antique Ivory Statue of Mahatma Gandhi c. 1920s-30s

Today we have an unusual piece of ivory; this near antique statue of Mahatma Gandhi circa 1920s-30s is an amazing piece to behold. Gandhi adopted this simple way of dress, a cotton or linen dhoti, on 21 September 1921. This powerful symbolic gesture not only immediately showed his sympathy with India’s rural poor. His wearing of India’s self-produced fabric, khadi, was also a declaration of India’s independence and self-sufficiency at a time when many chose to wear foreign imported cloth. A poignant statue full of meaning, this piece is fixed to a custom stand.

Price marked at AUD$2600.

Figurine measures 15.5 cm high. Total height including base is 20 cm base. Base measurements are 5 x 7 cm.

Excellent antique condition with light wear commensurate with age.