 Ceramic statuette, 'Royal Elephant Floral'
$122.95
Beautiful floral brocades dress a white elephant calf, member of the royal retinue. Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and an essential feature of Buddhist art and architecture. Thatsanee and Ramphan recreate an ancient image in ceramic. They sketch the pattern freehand onto the figurine and apply pastel colors with tiny brushes before re-painting the piece with darker colors. |
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 Cedar toy, 'Hunting Hound Dog'
$47.95
A hound dog goes hunting with its nose pressed to the ground as he tracks an elusive scent. Rafael and Maria Ricalde craft the toy of cedar wood, with jointed front paws that move with the wheels. "It's important to let children learn the different forms of movement that animals have," the artisans say. |
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 Teak sculpture, 'Majestic Elephant'
$62.95
Majestic in his size and bearing, an elephant raises his trunk to trumpet. The weathered hide hangs in wrinkles from the powerful spine, and tiny eyes reveal deep intelligence. Working in teak wood, Pramode Boontieng sculpts a realistic image. He pounds ebony seeds to obtain a dark dye, which he paints on the sculpture. After drying in the sun, the wood takes on a deep brown hue. The tusks are carved from ivory darabela wood. |
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 Ceramic statuette, 'Three-Headed Elephant, Erawan'
$319.95
Dressed for a royal sortie, a white elephant impatiently rocks from one foot to the other. Thatsanee and Ramphan add the three-headed elephant called Erawan on its headgear; Erawan is the vehicle of the god Indra. This exquisite ceramic statuette is quintessentially Thai. |
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 Teak box, 'Logging Elephant'
$49.95
Plake Kijfuangfoo crafts a handsome box for keepsakes or jewelry. Presented on a stand, it resembles traveling chests from bygone days. An elephant is hard at work on the lid, in honor of the role played by pachyderms in Thailand's past logging industry. Kijfuangfoo sculpts the beautiful piece from prized teakwood; the elephant boasts bamboo tusks. |
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 Cloisonne figurine, 'Royal Procession'
$117.95
Riding a magnificent elephant, the king is escorted by trusted guards on horse and camel. A scene of splendor, it recalls the regal processions of yore. Neeru Goel recreates custom with this captivating Cloisonn� image, sculpted of lac (a hardened tree sap) and adorned with silver sheeting and colorful meenakari artistry. |
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