Ask a question
More photos, measurements or condition details, or name your price. We reply within 24 hours.+
Overview
A hand-carved wood sculpture of three elephants stacked in a tower, each one standing on the back of the elephant below. The largest elephant stands at the bottom and the two above get smaller toward the top. Each elephant has a curled trunk, carved ears and fine hatched lines marking the skin, with open spaces between the legs and trunks. The tower stands on a rectangular base carved with a diamond lattice and flower pattern on the sides and a cross-hatched top. The wood has a warm reddish-brown polished finish. Its tall, narrow shape suits a shelf, bookcase, desk or mantel.
Background
Stacked elephant towers are a well-known subject in Asian decorative woodcarving, made in several countries for the home decor and export market. The elephants have the smaller ears of the Asian elephant. This piece is unmarked and the maker is unidentified. The elephants and base appear to be carved from one block of wood, and the underside of the base shows hand-cut tool marks.
Condition
Good pre-owned condition with no breaks or visible repairs. There are minor scratches, small areas of wear and some color variation in the finish, including a darker worn spot on the top elephant's back and lighter wood showing on the top of the base and in the carved recesses. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & Weight
The sculpture is 13.8 x 4.5 x 3.5 inches (H x W x D) and weighs about 1 lb 13.3 oz.
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
