Carved Wood Family of Elephants.

Carved wood statue of an Indian elephant with her two babies.

Condition: Cracks throughout. 

Size: 10 x 14 x 17 in. 

Depictions of elephant families in art have long symbolized strength, loyalty, protection, and the bonds of kinship, appearing across cultures from Asia to Africa. In Indian and Southeast Asian traditions, elephants—often portrayed with calves—embody wisdom and prosperity, frequently linked to the deity Ganesha or royal processions. African art emphasizes the matriarchal nature of elephant herds, representing themes of community and continuity, while contemporary wildlife artists often capture tender scenes of mothers guiding or shielding their young to highlight conservation concerns. Whether carved in stone, painted on canvas, or rendered in bronze, elephant family groups resonate with universal values of care, endurance, and intergenerational connection, making them enduring symbols in both traditional and modern art.

Cracks throughout. 

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