Mahout Collection

Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A line of two elephants and three camels passing Newquay Railway Station. There is a man in costume riding the second elephant. Possibly from the Bostock and Wombwell Menagerie. Photographer: Unknown

The Prince of Wales with the Maharajah of Gwalior during his Indian tour, 1921. The future King Edward VIII and his host ride in the howdah of a decorated elephant

An elephant fight at Lucknow during the Nawabi" as witnessed by Francois Bernier
5668951 An elephant fight at Lucknow during the Nawabi" as witnessed by Francois Bernier; (add.info.: Francois Bernier (1620-1688)

A squad of elephants saluting the Commandant at Dinapore, India, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A squad of elephants saluting the Commandant at Dinapore, India, 1864. 'The Illustration affords another evidence of the elephant's sagacity

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: taming a wild elephant, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: taming a wild elephant, 1864. Engraving of a photograph '...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: testing the rope, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: testing the rope, 1864. Engraving of a photograph '...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to afford

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Elephant Steeplechase at Rangoon, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Elephant Steeplechase at Rangoon, 1858. The British entertaining themselves in Burma. The officers of the garrison at Rangoon wound up their Monsoon Meeting with two pony steeplechases

Crossing a River in the Terai, 1876. Creator: C.R
Crossing a River in the Terai, 1876. The future King Edward VII hunting tigers in India....the elephant is very careful, feeling the ground with his trunk for the edge of the nullah

The Prince of Wales's Elephant charged by a Tiger, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales's Elephant charged by a Tiger, 1876. The future King Edward VII shoots tigers during a royal visit to India

Beating the Jungle for Tigers, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Beating the Jungle for Tigers, 1876. The future King Edward VII shoots tigers during a royal visit to India. The following telegram was published in London on Thursday: "Camp of Nepaul, Feb. 21

Entry of the Prince of Wales into a City of India, 1876. Creator: C.R
Entry of the Prince of Wales into a City of India, 1876. The future King Edward VII rides in a canopied howdah during a royal visit. A triumphal arch is inscribed: God Bless the Prince of Wales'

The Prince of Wales's Animals from India, 1876. Creator: J. G
The Prince of Wales's Animals from India, 1876. Thaars; an incident on the road; Musk Deer; Wild Cat...Jung Pershad and Sepa Kali...two elephants

Man being trampled by an elephant - folio from the Akbarnama, late 10th century AH/AD 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Man being trampled by an elephant - folio from the Akbarnama, late 10th century AH/AD 16th century. Mughal painting, originally from a copy of the Akbarnamah

Single Leaf of Elephants on a River Bank, late 10th century AH/AD 16th-early 11th century AH... Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of Elephants on a River Bank, late 10th century AH/AD 16th-early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. This Mughal painting depicts elephants on the bank of a river in a rocky landscape with a

Single Leaf of an Elephant with Mahout Attacking Four Men, late 10th century AH/AD 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of an Elephant with Mahout Attacking Four Men, late 10th century AH/AD 16th century. Depictions of elephants became increasingly common in the Mughal period

The Prince of Wales in the Nepaul Terai: Colonel Sir Arthur Ellis...with a Tiger...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in the Nepaul Terai: Colonel Sir Arthur Ellis at close quarters with a Tiger, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....the tiger sprang out

The Prince of Wales Tiger-Shooting with Sir Jung Bahadoor: the Critical Moment...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales Tiger-Shooting with Sir Jung Bahadoor: the Critical Moment, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The Royal Visit to India: the Prince of Wales mounting his elephant...1876. Creator: C.R
The Royal Visit to India: the Prince of Wales mounting his elephant at the Old Palace of Lushkur, Gwalior, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

A Rampaging Elephant (Recto), c1675. Creator: Unknown
A Rampaging Elephant (Recto), c1675

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 13 (The Return to the Captial), 1830-1860. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 13 (The Return to the Captial), 1830-1860

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 2 (Himavanta Forest), c1850-1870. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 2 (Himavanta Forest), c1850-1870. In this scene, we see Prince Vessantara giving his prized white elephant to a group of brahmins from a neighboring kingdom

Battle Scene, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Battle Scene, early 20th century

Arch at Colombo, Ceylon, on the occasion of the Royal Visit, from a sketch by one... 1876. Creator: Unknown
Arch at Colombo, Ceylon, on the occasion of the Royal Visit [of the Prince of Wales], from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The Prince giving sugar-cane to the elephants at the rehearsal of the Perahara, Kandy... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince giving sugar-cane to the elephants at the rehearsal of the Perahara, Kandy, Ceylon, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII on a royal visit to India

A Hunter Shooting a Tiger Attacking his Elephant, c.late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
A Hunter Shooting a Tiger Attacking his Elephant, c.late 18th century

The Prince of Wales in the Terai: crossing a Nullah in the Jungle...1876. Creator: W. J. P
The Prince of Wales in the Terai: crossing a Nullah in the Jungle, facsimile of a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Shooting a Bear...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Shooting a Bear, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

Costumes de Différents Pays, Moluquois, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Moluquois, c1797

Religious Procession, c1850. Creator: Unknown
Religious Procession, c1850

Battle Scene with Elephant, 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Battle Scene with Elephant, 18th-early 19th century

Battling Elephants (image 1 of 6), c1700. Creator: Unknown
Battling Elephants (image 1 of 6), c1700

Taming an elephant, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Taming an elephant, 1785. Pen or stable built of bamboo framework in which three elephants are tied up. Singalese men pull on ropes. The middle elephant is doused with water. With inscription. No

Harbee Nawab and Attendants - Elephant Prince; Bullock Cart for Removing Luggage, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Harbee Nawab and Attendants - Elephant Prince; Bullock Cart for Removing Luggage, 1857. The state of a native Prince, on his elephant, has been often described

Elephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Elephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. View of...the great waterworks at present in course of erection upon Messrs

Searching for Rebel Santhals, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Searching for Rebel Santhals, 1856. In the Sketch representing the searching for Santhal rebels is a very fine elephant, the property of Mr

An Elephant Battery in India; Breakfast- Waiting for the Word Feed', 1890. Creator: Unknown
An Elephant Battery in India; Breakfast- Waiting for the Word Feed', 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

'An Elephant Battery in India; The Morning Bath before Breakfast, 1890. Creator: Unknown
An Elephant Battery in India; The Morning Bath before Breakfast, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

At the London Zoo - enjoying a ride on an elephant, 1939, (1947). Creator: Unknown
At the London Zoo - enjoying a ride on an elephant, 1939, (1947). The future Queen Elizabeth II rides an elephant with a keeper as mahout

L'éléphant. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
L'elephant

Testimonial presented to Richard Spooner Esq. Commissioner of Customs at Bombay, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial presented to Richard Spooner Esq. Commissioner of Customs at Bombay, 1862. Silverware consisting of...one large centrepiece or epergne, with tripod base

A mahout bathes his elephant in the polluted water of river Yamuna in New Delhi, India February 6, 2018. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Mughal King Shah Jahan Riding on Elephant
3609861 Mughal King Shah Jahan Riding on Elephant by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

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

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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.