IOM

Assig. object

automaton

English Name

toy elephant

Rohingya Name

kelona aati

Authorship

Jaber Ali; [Author]

Collections

Toys and figurines

Categories

Woodwork (WDW)

Functions

Toy

Inventory no.

WDW0075

Description

This automaton, or mechanical model, of a kelona aati (toy elephant) playing with a football is inspired by a Rohingya folktale. Turn the wheel to make the elephant chase the football. It was crafted from wood by Rohingya master carpenter and engineer Mohammad Zaber.