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A charming and sculptural pair of hand-carved wooden elephant toys, each mounted on an integrated four-wheel platform. The elephants are …
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A charming and sculptural pair of hand-carved wooden elephant toys, each mounted on an integrated four-wheel platform. The elephants are rendered in a stylized folk-art manner, featuring elongated, curved trunks and simplified anatomical forms. Both figures carry seated riders, connected by a cord or rein, suggesting their function as pull toys.
The surfaces retain remnants of original polychrome decoration, including deep red, black, and earthy brown pigments, with visible wear consistent with age and handling. Decorative details such as incised harness motifs and painted saddle elements remain partially preserved. The wheels are carved from wood and fixed to the base, emphasizing the objects’ utilitarian yet decorative character.
Based on stylistic characteristics and construction, the pieces likely originate from a traditional craft context, possibly Central or South Asia. The naive carving style, integrated wheeled base, and pigment palette suggest an 18th–19th century dating.
Collectors of folk art, ethnographic objects, and decorative antique sculpture. Suitable as a distinctive interior accent or cabinet display.
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- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 5ʺD × 15ʺH
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paint
- Polychrome
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition with expected age-related wear: surface abrasions, paint losses, minor chips, and patina consistent with prolonged use and … moreGood antique condition with expected age-related wear: surface abrasions, paint losses, minor chips, and patina consistent with prolonged use and display. Structurally stable. less
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