Wood statuette, Wild Elephant
Rearing on powerful legs, a bull elephant trumpets and paws the air. Nyoman Karsa sculpts a realistic portrait, detailing the wrinkled trunk, ruffled ears and strong body. Pale, sharp tusks add drama to the suar wood carving.
Wood statuette, Asian Elephant
Dramatically sculpted contours evoke the true power of the Indonesian elephant. This example arrives adorned in a regal cloth, reflecting Nyoman Karsa's Balinese heritage. Hand-carved from mahogany wood, the statuette makes a rewarding acquisition for the worldly interior. Gajah ukir is Balinese for 'chiseled elephant'. Says Karsa, "Outside is the natural world; the lives of animals depend on human behavior. Numerous hunters travel around the world endangering the lives of animals, while only a few people concern themselves with finding the best way to save them from entirely disappearing. By creating animal statuettes, I offer an alternative to animal lovers."
Wood statuette, Elephant Trot
Gajah means simply 'elephant' in Balinese. Nyoman Karsa carves this piece from suar wood, its elegant grain coursing beneath polished details. Dignified in its stance, trunk reared up in the air, the statuette offers a unique accent to any collection. Says Karsa, Outside is the natural world; the lives of animals depend on human behavior. Numerous hunters travel around the world endangering the lives of animals, while only a few people concern themselves with finding the best way to save them from entirely disappearing. By creating animal statuettes I offer an alternative to animal lovers.
Iron statuette, Rustic Elephant
Sporting long, shiny tusks, an elephant prances lightly through the rainforest. Armando Ram?rez captures the pachyderm's strength and grace in this handsome sculpture. He transforms recycled bicycle and automobile parts into an object of beauty.
Figurine: Elephant
Everyone will enjoy this Elephant figurine, a delightful reminder of your favorite animal. Each Elephant collectible is made from stone resin and is hand painted. A must have for all collectors, this Elephant sculpture is perfect for your display shelves or makes a nice gift. Approximate size on the Elephant statue is 5-7 inches.
Ceramic jewelry box, Elephant Fortunes
Welcoming good fortune with heralding trunk, this elephant is set to guard jeweled treasures. Num Chaiyasien crafts the endearing box of ceramic, carefully applying a glaze finish to enhance the fine detailing of the piece.
Ceramic statuette, Elephant Regalia
Delicately painted by hand, this exquisite statuette demonstrates Thatsanee and Ramphan's skills and artistry. Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and have always been a symbol of both power and peace. The artists sketch the pattern freehand onto the figurine and apply pastel colors with tiny brushes before re-painting the piece with darker colors.
Celadon ceramic statuette, Parading Elephant
Trumpeting proudly, an elephant marches in a regal parade. He raises his trunk in a triumphant salute, stunning in soft green and cream tones. Painting celadon ceramics since adolescence, Thatsanee and Ramphan are experts in the traditional, world-renowned craft. Proud of their work, they hope to pass their knowledge on to others to preserve the ancient secrets of this difficult skill. Highly revered because of their importance to monarchs and religious figures, elephants appear in many Thai proverbs and sayings.
Celadon ceramic vase, Trumpeting Elephant
Sitting back on massive haunches, an elephant raises his trunk and exuberantly trumpets a greeting. Highly revered because of their importance to monarchs and religious figures, elephants appear in many Thai proverbs and sayings. Painting celadon ceramics since adolescence, Thatsanee and Ramphan are experts in the traditional, world-renowned craft. Proud of their work, they hopes to pass their knowledge on to others to preserve the ancient secrets of this difficult skill.
"The Five Playful Pachyderms" Sculptures
Who knows how to have fun better than these five, out for an afternoon romp? These scaled sculptures thumb their noses (or is that "trunks?") at the usual procession and instead roll, run and giggle with imaginative abandon. These artistic collectibles are cast in quality designer resin with a bronze finish.
"Elephant Blanc Trompe Baisse"
Sculpted by one of the great masters of the Animalier School, the elongated body and trunk of this majestic elephant make it a distinctive addition to your collection. Meticulously hand cast in iron with a bronze patina and set atop a black marble base, this replica is cast directly from the early 20th century original.
Silver and bronze sculpture, Royal Elephant
Lifting a questing trunk, a young bull elephant wears ankle bracelets and a luxurious harness. Realistically depicted by Sukaenah, the pachyderm waves ruffled ears and observes its surroundings with intelligent eyes. Sukaenah sculpts the piece of bronze and bathes it in regal sterling silver. .925 rating silver. This hand-crafted product may present miniscule pores that are imprinted from the casting process.
Silver and bronze sculpture, Proud Royal Elephant
Kneeling, a strong male elephant carries a bowl on his back. Sukaenah portrays the powerful bull with long tusks and a regal harness. Bathed in lustrous sterling silver, the detailed image is carefully cast in bronze and plated with sterling silver. .925 rating silver. This hand-crafted product may present miniscule pores that are imprinted from the casting process.
Immortals Tusk
Originally sculpted of authentic ivory elephant tusks, this remarkable replica is exclusively created for Toscano in faux "Mandarin Ivory," a polymer blend capturing the coveted antique patina and intricate sculpts. The Oliphant tusk, with matching display stand, is intricately carved with the image of the Immortals, gods of virtue, in symbolic progression.
"British Colonial Elephant Tusk" Sculptural Trophy
At nearly a yard tall atop its faux marble plinth, this more humane version of the British Colonial big game hunter's prize is almost as large as the original! Beautiful as art alone, this naturalistic decorative element is cast in quality designer resin and realistically hand-painted in faux ivory and brass. A single tusk is striking on a console, though a pair of these Toscano exclusives nicely frames a mantel or entryway.
