Hand-Carved Mango Wood Elephant Sculpture
This exceptional hand-carved wooden elephant sculpture draws its striking posture and carved floral patterns from the legendary fighting elephant sculptures associated with the Siam Sports Syndicate of 1996. With its trunk raised high in a gesture of strength, readiness, and protection, the piece calls to mind the powerful battle elephants once ridden by kings and warriors in Thailand’s rich and storied past.
Yet, the true origin of this piece remains shrouded in mystery. While its form and inspiration point to Thai traditions, the rustic and vintage finish suggests the hand of Indian artisans. The surface bears the distinctive marks of traditional Indian craftsmanship — hand-applied color washes in hues of blue, red, gold, or green, carefully distressed to achieve a timeworn, antique appearance. The result is a sculpture that blends cultural symbolism with an aged, well-traveled charm, as if it has quietly carried its history through generations.
Carved from a single block of solid mango wood, this one-of-a-kind piece is both a functional object and a sculptural relic, its weathered, rustic beauty adding depth and authenticity to any collection of traditional Asian art or handcrafted decor.
Thai battle elephant inspiration
From Indian or Thailand
L7" x W3.5”x H9.5"
This exceptional hand-carved wooden elephant sculpture draws its striking posture and carved floral patterns from the legendary fighting elephant sculptures associated with the Siam Sports Syndicate of 1996. With its trunk raised high in a gesture of strength, readiness, and protection, the piece calls to mind the powerful battle elephants once ridden by kings and warriors in Thailand’s rich and storied past.
Yet, the true origin of this piece remains shrouded in mystery. While its form and inspiration point to Thai traditions, the rustic and vintage finish suggests the hand of Indian artisans. The surface bears the distinctive marks of traditional Indian craftsmanship — hand-applied color washes in hues of blue, red, gold, or green, carefully distressed to achieve a timeworn, antique appearance. The result is a sculpture that blends cultural symbolism with an aged, well-traveled charm, as if it has quietly carried its history through generations.
Carved from a single block of solid mango wood, this one-of-a-kind piece is both a functional object and a sculptural relic, its weathered, rustic beauty adding depth and authenticity to any collection of traditional Asian art or handcrafted decor.
Thai battle elephant inspiration
From Indian or Thailand
L7" x W3.5”x H9.5"
This exceptional hand-carved wooden elephant sculpture draws its striking posture and carved floral patterns from the legendary fighting elephant sculptures associated with the Siam Sports Syndicate of 1996. With its trunk raised high in a gesture of strength, readiness, and protection, the piece calls to mind the powerful battle elephants once ridden by kings and warriors in Thailand’s rich and storied past.
Yet, the true origin of this piece remains shrouded in mystery. While its form and inspiration point to Thai traditions, the rustic and vintage finish suggests the hand of Indian artisans. The surface bears the distinctive marks of traditional Indian craftsmanship — hand-applied color washes in hues of blue, red, gold, or green, carefully distressed to achieve a timeworn, antique appearance. The result is a sculpture that blends cultural symbolism with an aged, well-traveled charm, as if it has quietly carried its history through generations.
Carved from a single block of solid mango wood, this one-of-a-kind piece is both a functional object and a sculptural relic, its weathered, rustic beauty adding depth and authenticity to any collection of traditional Asian art or handcrafted decor.
Thai battle elephant inspiration
From Indian or Thailand
L7" x W3.5”x H9.5"