This monumental hand-carved white marble elephant from Rajasthan, India, is a breathtaking celebration of the region’s centuries-old stone-carving tradition. Sculpted from a single block of fine-grained marble, the figure is adorned with elaborate ceremonial regalia inspired by the royal processional elephants of India’s maharajahs. Intricate jali lattice patterns, flowing floral vines, twisted rope borders, ceremonial bells, and richly carved textile motifs envelop the sculpture, while a regal peacock and crowned guardian figure adorn the head covering, symbolizing royalty, protection, and divine authority. The elephant’s trunk gently reaches toward lotus blossoms, an enduring emblem of purity, prosperity, and spiritual awakening. Beautifully balanced between realistic anatomy and ornate decoration, the sculpture displays extraordinary depth of carving and exceptional craftsmanship. Naturally aged patina within the recessed details enhances its visual richness, making this remarkable work an unforgettable focal point for grand estates, gardens, courtyards, or architectural landscapes.
Carved in Rajasthan, India, this monumental marble elephant weighs more than 5,000 pounds and immediately captured Clayton Korver’s attention during his travels. He acquired it from a gentleman whose expansive salvage yard was filled with massive forged metalwork and architectural treasures, yet this remarkable sculpture stood above the rest. Clayton later learned that the intense heat of Rajasthan often forced the artisans carving pieces of this scale to stop work by noon because the temperatures became unbearable. Reflecting on the elephant’s historic role in India—as a powerful work animal, ceremonial symbol, and even a force in battle—Clayton always ends with a smile, joking, “You best get out of the way!”
$32,000.00
2 in stock
| Dimensions | 71 × 30 × 57 in |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Material | Marble |
| Origin | Rajasthan region |
