NOVICA Handmade Wood Sculpture Kadam Elephant from India Brown Animal Themed 'Elephant Magnificence'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: A magnificent elephant is handcrafted of kadam wood, intricately detailed with light and dark brown finishes alongside gold-tone accents. Ashish Mehta of India creates the sculpture, elaborating the elephant's body with jali motifs that reveal a smaller elephant inside.Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyAbout our Artist: 'My name is Ashish Mehta and I was born in 1975 in the beautiful city of Jaipur, known as the Pink City of India. I became interested in carving when I was a and wondered how a wooden elephant was made, and I trained with master woodcarvers. It is very challenging to carve fine details on wood, bu I love being able to shape wood into different figures. The wood I use is usually recycled. Currently, I'm the only carver in my family but I would love to teach my or anyone interested about the beauty of this craft. I want to spread the splendor of wood carving to the entire world and want people to appreciate the beauty of my work.'

• Size: 4.1 in. H x 4.9 in. W x 2.6 in. D
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Ashish Mehta to craft this item
• Product info: Kadam wood