Dark, dense, and full of character. This miniature elephant is carved from a deep ebony-toned hardwood, polished smooth over what appears to be many years of handling. Unlike the raised-trunk elephants in our current collection, this one carries its trunk low and its tusks forward, giving it a quietly powerful, grounded presence.
The natural grain and age cracks in the timber are part of its story rather than flaws, adding to the sense that this piece has lived a life before landing on your shelf. The carving is strong and confident, with well-defined legs, large ears, and a solid, planted stance.
Consistent with folk art carving traditions from Africa or South Asia, where dense hardwoods like ebony and ironwood have long been used for small animal figures. This is the kind of piece that sits quietly on a shelf and draws the eye every single time.
Measures approx 7 x 7 cm
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