Mahout Collection (#2)

The Visit of the Prince of Wales to India, 1876: The Princes Elephant charged by a Tiger in the Nepal Terai, February 21, (1901)

The Wider Image: Laos mythical Luang Prabang
A mahout stands next to an elephant as he waits for customers at Tad Sae Waterfall outside Luang Prabang, Laos July 31, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva SEARCH " LUANG" FOR THIS STORY

Middle East, Arabian Peninsula, Al Batinah South, Mahout. Flamingos and sea birds in a coastal marsh in Oman. Date: 27-10-2019

Middle East, Arabian Peninsula, Al Wusta, Mahout. Fishing boats on the Arabian Sea in Oman. Date: 27-10-2019

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Asia, Thailand, Ayuthaya. Mahout (elephant trainer) on elephant Date: 04/08/2006

Elephants handling logs, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370488 Elephants handling logs, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Figurine of Elephant and Rider, 14th / 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Figurine of Elephant and Rider, 14th/15th century

Middle East, Arabian Peninsula, Al Wusta, Mahout. Fishing boats on the Arabian Sea in Oman

Middle East, Arabian Peninsula, Al Batinah South, Mahout. Flamingos and sea birds in a coastal marsh in Oman

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Elephant and attendants, Ming dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Elephant and attendants, Ming dynasty, 17th century

The Rajahs Favourite, 1884-89 (oil on canvas)
989571 The Rajahs Favourite, 1884-89 (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 100.5x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rajahs Favourite. Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903). Oil on canvas

Syed Ali training Indiarani in front of the Elephant House, London Zoo
3424919 Syed Ali training Indiarani in front of the Elephant House, London Zoo, October 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Rama and Lakshman in the howdah of a white elephant with Hanuman as mahout
874480 Rama and Lakshman in the howdah of a white elephant with Hanuman as mahout, late 18th century (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 43 x33.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Working elephant, timber yard, Burma, India, c. 1880 s
Working elephant, timber yard, Burma, India, c.1880 s, Myanmar

Elephant and mahout, India, c. 1890 s
Elephant and mahout, India, c.1890 s

Royal elephants with ornate howdahs, India, c. 1870
Royal elephants with ornate howdahs, India, c.1870

Working elephant and mahout, Burma, India, c. 1890
Working elephant and mahout, Burma, India, c.1890

Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo
2639451 Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Historical views of Asia Minor. Turkish pilgrims in a Hajj caravan over the desert to Mecca 1, Turks destroying Greek statues 2, and Achilles dragging the dead body of Hector outside Troy 3

Wall painting of an elephant in the Subdharama Temple, Dehiwala (mural)
LIT372768 Wall painting of an elephant in the Subdharama Temple, Dehiwala (mural) by Sri Lankan School, (19th century); Colombo, Sri Lanka; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Sri Lankan, out of copyright

Hunters Capturing Elephants, from the Large Clive Album, c
STC153446 Hunters Capturing Elephants, from the Large Clive Album, c.1760-65 (tinted drawing on paper) by Mughal School (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

The Visit of the Prince of Wales to India, 1876: The Prince
STC361096 The Visit of the Prince of Wales to India, 1876: The Princes Elephant Charged by a Tiger in the Nepaul Terai, February 21st, from The Illustrated London News, 1901 (litho) by Woodville

The brothers Ali Auli Khan Zaman & Gadhadur Khan at Karah
STC153487 The brothers Ali Auli Khan Zaman & Gadhadur Khan at Karah, paying homage to Akbar and rendering booty taken from the Afghans, 1590-98 (gouache on parchment) by Mughal School

The Elephant Who Did (engraving)
1042276 The Elephant Who Did (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elephant Who Did)

Jung Pershad, Maharaja Sir Jang Bahadurs Largest Fighting Elephant, 1876 (b / w photo)
498587 Jung Pershad, Maharaja Sir Jang Bahadurs Largest Fighting Elephant, 1876 (b/w photo) by Bourne, S. (1834-1912) & Shepherd, C

An illustration from the Hamir Hath, early 19th century (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196954 An illustration from the Hamir Hath, early 19th century (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 20.4x28.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

An elephant runs amok, c. 1700 (opaque watercolor on paper)
5930776 An elephant runs amok, c.1700 (opaque watercolor on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 21.3x34.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Portrait of Syed Ali, London Zoo, June 1926 (b / w photo)
2639450 Portrait of Syed Ali, London Zoo, June 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo
2634922 Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo
2639452 Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

HRH the Prince of Waless Collection of Indian Animals at the Zoological Gardens (engraving)
1059325 HRH the Prince of Waless Collection of Indian Animals at the Zoological Gardens (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mahout, India (chromolitho)
1108270 The Mahout, India (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mahout, India)

Phileas Fogg and Passepartout, illustration from Around the World in Eighty Days
CHT213089 Phileas Fogg and Passepartout, illustration from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905) late 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Benett

Remorse, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving)
3481203 Remorse, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Elephants with their mahout, c. 1815 (pencil & w / c heightened with white one paper)
3431753 Elephants with their mahout, c.1815 (pencil & w/c heightened with white one paper) by Anglo-Indian School, (19th century); 40.7x52.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Attendants rescue a fallen man from an enraged elephant, from the Large Clive Album
STC153439 Attendants rescue a fallen man from an enraged elephant, from the Large Clive Album by Mughal School (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo
2634921 Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Historical views of Hindoostan (India)
6337987 Historical views of Hindoostan (India) by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Hindoostan (India)

Rajasthani miniature painting (w / c on paper)
1547431 Rajasthani miniature painting (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Rajasthani miniature painting from Rajasthan, India)

A Fete Day at Bekanir-Beloochistan, Bekanir, (oil on canvas)
989938 A Fete Day at Bekanir-Beloochistan, Bekanir, (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 140.9x187.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fete Day at Bekanir-Beloochistan, Bekanir)

The elephant Khanderao Bahadur killing Sham Mahavat, ca. 1700. Creator: Unknown
The elephant Khanderao Bahadur killing Sham Mahavat, ca. 1700

Maharana Raj Singh observing an elephant fight, ca. 1670-1675. Creator: Unknown
Maharana Raj Singh observing an elephant fight, ca. 1670-1675

Krishna bids farewell, folio from a Bhagavata Purana, ca. 1680-1690. Creator: Unknown
Krishna bids farewell, folio from a Bhagavata Purana, ca.1680-1690

Plate 16: an elephant in center, his mahout standing to the right wearing an Oriental costume, another elephant to left in background, from Diversi capricci, ca. 1644-47

Jahangir Watching an Elephant Fight, ca. 1605. Creator: Farrukh Chela
Jahangir Watching an Elephant Fight, ca. 1605

Shah Jahan Watching an Elephant Fight, Folio from a Padshahnama, probably 1639

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Mahout: The Guardians of Majestic Beasts Travel back in time to Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall, in the early 1900s. Amidst the picturesque scenery, a mahout skillfully guides his magnificent elephant along the cliff's edge. Their bond is unbreakable as they navigate treacherous terrain with grace and precision. Fast forward to 1921 when history unfolds during the Indian tour of The Prince of Wales and the Maharajah of Gwalior. A regal encounter between two worlds takes place as they stand side by side, showcasing the cultural significance of these noble creatures. However, not all moments are glamorous for a mahout. In New Delhi, a devoted caretaker bathes his elephant in polluted waters from river Yamuna. Despite adverse conditions, their unwavering dedication shines through as they ensure their gentle giants' well-being. The year is 1876; India welcomes The Prince of Wales on an extraordinary visit. As excitement fills the air, danger lurks nearby when a tiger charges towards one prince's elephant. With bravery and swift action from its trusted mahout, disaster is narrowly avoided. Journeying further into Asia brings us to Bandhavgarh where Asian elephants play an integral role in safari tourism. Mahouts become ambassadors for conservation efforts while providing unforgettable experiences for visitors who marvel at these majestic creatures up close. Venturing into Laos mythical Luang Prabang reveals another facet of mahouts' lives - their deep-rooted connection with tradition and spirituality that transcends generations. Here they preserve ancient customs while nurturing their beloved elephants amidst breathtaking landscapes. Across oceans lies Al Batinah South on Oman's Arabian Peninsula where flamingos gracefully roam coastal marshes under watchful eyes of skilled mahouts. These guardians ensure harmony between wildlife and humans coexisting peacefully within this natural haven. In Al Wusta region also in Oman stands testament to how mahouts adapt to changing times.