Here we have a WONDERFUL charming mid 1900's Soapstone Elephant. BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED Safari Lattice Work Elephant Pregnant Mother w/Baby Elephant Idol with Carved Marquetry Art Work! This unique and Beautifully all HAND CARVED Elephant is made & carved out of Soap Stone. Being made of Soapstone, it has the soft feeling to it when touched. The elephant is generally considered a symbol of GOOD LUCK and the animal is a symbol of & for GOOD FORTUNE. Elephants in Asia symbolize a kind of divinity and benevolence and that is why in the past & still today in Asia there are still religious ceremonies where offerings are made to the elephants, they wash them and anoint them with special oils and pigments so that the community will be blessed with good will. They also (The Elephants), symbolize wisdom, loyalty, strength, fidelity and longevity. As a symbol of Wisdom, the elephant is said to attain full Wisdom with all of its old age. The animal is highly revered for it's strength and power. With all its different species, the white elephant, having been chosen by Buddha, was because he wanted to use it for all of his many incarnations. The white elephant is a rare animal and their appearance today is still considered to be a phenomenon of the gods. It is the most positive animal symbol known with no negative consequence. There are several lessons we can learn from the elephant and these too are used as its symbol: strength, wisdom, solitude, a strong sense of loyalty to the family and extreme intelligence. Other communities still consider the Elephant to be a strong symbol of luck. And thus the saying goes "Keep a Lucky elephant at the door to your house" so that you can get protection from bad luck. This is a Very detailed work especially on the head and body. The baby calf is resting inside, all hand carved as well. Don't miss out!
**Size** It is 4" long and 3" tall
**Condition** In great condition ready to be displayed in your home.