{"product_id":"koloniaal-ebbenhouten-olifantenbeeld-mahout-sculptuur","title":"Colonial Ebony Elephant Statue with Mahogany – Hand-Carved Asian Sculpture – 32 cm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\nOriginal Colonial Ebony Elephant Statue with Mahogany – Asian Art Sculpture H 32 x W 12 x B 28 cm\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 32 × W 12 × B 28 cm | Solid Black Ebony | Colonial Period (approx. 1920–1950) | Laser-Engraved\/Inlaid Cow Bone | Unique Complete\n\n\nAre you looking for an exclusive historical masterpiece and do you wish to purchase an authentic \u003cstrong\u003eebony elephant sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e? We proudly present this rare and fabulously detailed \u003cstrong\u003ecolonial woodcarving\u003c\/strong\u003e from the early to mid-20th century. This hand-carved sculpture depicts a monumental Asian elephant in active walking, ridden by a traditional \u003cem\u003eMahout\u003c\/em\u003e (elephant rider) and accompanied by a servant holding up a ceremonial parasol. This piece breathes the pure history of the early Asian art trade from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) or India. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #8c7643; background-color: #faf8f5; padding: 15px; text-align: center; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #8c7643; font-size: 1.15em; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\nAt 1stbuddha, we don't sell decoration, but heritage.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nCraftsmanship in Solid Ebony \u0026amp; Bone-Inlay\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis rare piece of Asian art is entirely hand-carved from a single heavy block of precious, jet-black ebony. What makes this specific antique wooden elephant sculpture so unique to collectors is the sublime state of the details. The expressive eyes, the sharp tusks, and the individual toenails are expertly inlaid with authentic ox bone. This contrast perfectly brings the powerful dynamics of the animal to life under any lighting. It is a powerful example of symbolic Asian woodcarving for the interior, ideal for a collection or as a spiritual focal point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Hand-Carved:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every detail on the bodies of the mahout, the attendant, and the characteristic folds in the elephant skin bear witness to pure, devout craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Completeness:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the vast majority of colonial statues, loose, fragile parts such as the parasol pole or the tusks have been lost over the decades. This piece, however, has been preserved completely authentic and intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Natural Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ebony possesses a beautiful, silky sheen and shows minimal, superficial signs of age on the flanks. This underscores the character of authentic older Asian craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nSacred Symbolism \u0026 Royal Procession\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis image is far from a purely decorative object. The composition depicts a sacred ceremonial procession. The elephant (Gaja) symbolizes royal dignity and mental steadfastness within Buddhism. The ceremonial parasol (Chatra) is one of the Eight Symbols of Fortune and stands for spiritual protection against negativity and suffering. The Mahout, who mentally directs the mighty animal, is in Eastern philosophy the ultimate metaphor for mindfulness and inner self-control. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n    Product details\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eAsian Elephant with Mahout (Rider) and Parasol Carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57397763670347,"sku":"585","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/sri-lanka-koloniaal-ebbenhouten-olifantenbeeld-sculptuur.jpg?v=1779356274","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/colonial-ebony-elephant-statue-mahout-sculpture","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}