Large Vintage Leather Elephant in the style of Omersa, 1970s

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Large vintage elephant, rare figure in this size, made of papier-mâché and covered in black leather. The elephant features white … Read more Large vintage elephant, rare figure in this size, made of papier-mâché and covered in black leather. The elephant features white plastic tusks and plastic eyes, entirely in the style of Omersa or Liberty of London, circa 1970s-1980s. Banana for scale!

This figure has very beautiful proportions and details; the muscles and bones are beautifully and accurately rendered, and the whole piece bears a lovely patina of age. This type of leather-covered figure comes in various sizes and types, including giraffes, elephants, lions, panthers, rhinoceroses, hippos, dromedaries, and many other animal species. These figurines have a high collector's value and are highly sought after, especially the large specimens.

This elephant is in very good vintage condition, with signs of age and use consistent with its age, some minor damage to the tail, check the photos for more details!

Dimensions: 50x18x46cm.

Weight: 1.998 kg. See less