Heavy Vintage Hand-Carved Ashanti Wooden Elephant Statue Artisans of Ghana

Description

View Heavy Vintage Hand-Carved Ashanti Wooden Elephant Statue Artisans of Ghana with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Artistic Origin: Hand-carved by artisans fromGhana (Ashanti People). The wood in this hand-carved elephant features atextured "rough" finish designed to realistically mimic the leathery, wrinkled hide of a real elephant. Vintage Hand-Carved Ashanti Wooden Elephant African Statue from the Artisans of Ghana   Similar Vintage items often represent cultural symbols of  wisdom, strength, and good luck .    Product Details & Identification While individual handmade pieces vary, several similar listings provide context for this type of sculpture: Materials:  Typically carved from solid hardwoods such as  ebony ,  ironwood ,  rosewood , or  sese wood . Artistic Origin:  Hand-carved by artisans from Ghana  (Ashanti People). Features:  These sculptures often feature detailed textures to replicate the elephant's wrinkled skin, large ears, and trunk The wood in this hand-carved elephant features a  textured "rough" finish  designed to realistically mimic the leathery, wrinkled hide of a real elephant.    Texture and Finish Carved Texture:  The roughness is intentional, created by artisans using specialized chisels and gouges to carve deep creases, undulating folds, and subtle dimples into the wood. Tactile Quality:  While the surface may appear coarse and dry, high-quality carvings are often meticulously worked so they are  not abrasive , possessing a "velvety" or smooth feel despite the visual deep cracks and crevices. Artistic Intent:  In traditional African aesthetics, heavily textured or rough surfaces are used to convey  natural authenticity  and dramatic tension, contrasting with the smooth, polished finishes found on other types of figural sculptures.  Wood Material Impact Grain & Density:  The actual roughness also depends on the wood species used. For instance,  ebony  is naturally dense with a coarse texture but can achieve a high sheen when polished. Other common woods like  teak  or  jacaranda  have unique grain patterns that carvers use to enhance the lifelike feel of the skin. Wear & Patina:  Over time, these pieces can develop a natural  patina , which may smooth out some of the initial carving roughness while highlighting the deep grain and color. Dimensions Weight   44.4 lbs.    H   16”    W   13”    D   16” Thank you for your interest in WeAreCollectibles.com, your destination for exceptional one-of-a-kind collectibles, artwork, artifacts and investments. We cordially invite you to visit our Freehold, NJ gallery and warehouse to view our distinguished collection of African Art and beyond. We trust you will appreciate and value the craftsmanship of these talented artisans. Please note that due to the age and historical nature of these pieces, minor surface variations, wear marks, or fine hairline fractures may be present. Such characteristics are consistent with the age and provenance of authentic antiques and artifacts, and should be regarded not as defects, but as testament to each piece's unique character and historical significance. We continuously expand our collection with new additions, so we encourage you to visit our site regularly to discover the latest offerings. Provenance:  Purchased at an estate sale if a private collector in Long Island, New York. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › African › 1900-Now › Figures & Sculptures.

Provenance

Ownership History Available

Dimensions

Weight 44.4 lbs. H 16” W 13” D 16”

Texture

Textures replicate elephant's wrinkled skin, large ears, & trunk

Culture

African

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

Ghana