A striking large hand-carved wooden elephant featuring an elaborate raised howdah with colourful painted decoration.
An unusual and characterful decorative piece, with beautifully sculpted features including a curled trunk, large ears, detailed legs and separately fitted tusks.
The elephant carries an impressive architectural-style howdah, decorated with geometric patterns, colourful panels and raised detailing. Decorative green bands run around the body, adding to its traditional folk-art appearance.
The carving has a wonderful aged, rustic character, with visible wear and patina throughout.
Features:
* Large freestanding wooden elephant sculpture * Elaborately carved architectural-style howdah * Traditional Indian-style decorative influence * Multicoloured painted decoration * Detailed carved ears, trunk and legs * Raised decorative harness detailing * Hand-carved appearance * Substantial and unusual decorative display piece
Condition:
Pre-owned vintage decorative item.
Shows signs of age and use, including surface wear, paint loss, rubbing and marks consistent with its decorative character.
There are some small imperfections and areas of wear to the wood and painted finish. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
No maker’s mark or provenance identified.
Age and precise country of manufacture are unknown, so these have not been stated as fact.
A lovely statement piece for collectors of carved wooden animals, ethnic art, Indian-inspired décor or unusual decorative antiques.
Please note: This is a substantial item. Collection is welcome, or please contact me regarding suitable delivery arrangements.
Item specifics
* Type: Decorative Carving / Figurine * Subject: Elephant * Material: Wood * Colour: Multicoloured * Style: Indian-inspired / Folk Art * Features: Hand Carved, Painted, Freestanding * Finish: Painted * Theme: Animals / Traditional Art * Condition: Used * Country of Origin: Unknown * Brand: Unbranded