Early 20th Century Beautifully Carved and Painted Folk Art Elephant with Tusks calligraphy instruction The vase measures 4" tall

The vase measures 4" tall with a diameter of 4

The box shows some wear and staining

typically prior to the beginning of a hunt--hence the fox head

No doubt she's an very empathetic character

Early 20th Century Beautifully Carved and Painted Folk Art Elephant with Tusks calligraphy instruction The vase measures 4" tallThis striking, wonderfully done carved wooden elephant makes me think of the wonders of visiting both the Natural History Museum and the circus as a child; though of tabletop scale, it feels grand in presence, and rather majestic, conveying a sense of the massive gravitas of the elephant! Perfect matte gray paint, only interrupted by the whites of the eyes and tusks (and a bit of red at the mouth) and then just the right green for the base, which