A finely detailed African-style sculptural group hand-carved from a single piece of dense mineral, executed as an oriental green stone carving. The piece depicts a large caparisoned elephant walking forward, carrying a stylized figure on its back. A smaller attendant figure stands close to the elephant's side, holding onto its front leg. The sculpture features a natural, varied coloration with mottled deep green tones blending into creamy beige areas. Dark pigment is rubbed into the hand-carved decorative lines of the saddle blanket and facial features to provide depth and contrast across the polished surface. The flat base carries a small orange inventory sticker.

Details

• Medium: Oriental green stone carving

• Dimensions: 3 x 4 inches

• Condition: Very good vintage condition with rich surface texture, natural mineral veins, and minor inherent structural variations to the stone.

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