Carved Elephant & Mahout - Nepal

Size: L22 x H25.5 x D6.5 cm (8 ¾ x 10 x 2 ½ inches): Weight: 634 grams (1 lb 6 oz)

This is an antique folk-art carving of an elephant and his mahout from Nepal.

Carved from a single piece of hardwood it almost certainly represents a particular family elephant and his mahout (elephant rider, trainer, or keeper) sitting sideways directly on the elephant’s back. 

This antique carving has great charm and will appeal to a collector of elephant items.  It is in perfect condition with its original black stain and aged patina.