Ebony elephant

Carved elephant ornaments reputedly from India. Missing a tusk and part of his front leg on the same side. They are carved from ebony, and the tusks and eyes seem to be bone. These were popular in the 1800s and many were made for a British market.

Museum reference:
NLC-1999-445-2
Date:
1800 - 1899
Associated with:
Indian subcontinent
Materials:
ebony, ivory

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