Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Burmese Hardwood Elephant & Mahout Sculpture

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Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Burmese Hardwood Elephant & Mahout Sculpture
£185.00
Item number: W/S2B/0010

An exceptional mid-20th-century Burmese hardwood sculpture depicting a working elephant guided by its rider (mahout) pulling a timber log. Masterfully carved from a single solid block of dense hardwood, this piece showcases traditional Southeast Asian artisan craft with intricate texturing, expressive character, and historic forestry detail.

Key Features & Details:

  • Craftsmanship: Hand-carved from a single piece of solid Burmese hardwood with inlaid contrast detail on the bone tusks and toes.

  • Motif: Traditional working elephant with rider (mahout) and timber log, reflecting classic Burmese cultural heritage.

  • Period: Mid-20th Century (c. 1950s–1970s).

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural age-appropriate wood patina and grain character. Solid, stable, and ready for home display.

  • Dimensions: 24" Width × 9" Depth × 18" Height (Approx. 61 cm W × 23 cm D × 46 cm H).