Located in Nottingham, GB
Carved from dense dark hardwood, this five-piece suite of African wildlife figures features two elephants, a rhinoceros, and a pair of recumbent hippopotamuses. Each piece is sculpted in the round from solid timber, displaying heavy, rounded contours and a rich, dark surface polish that accentuates the natural grain.
The larger elephant stands in a deliberate stride with ridged trunk lowered, detailed ear folds, and fitted light-coloured tusks. A smaller juvenile elephant mirrors...
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures