{"product_id":"vintage-ceylon-ebony-elephant-sculpture-hand-carved-with-inlaid-bone-eyes-toenails","title":"Vintage Ceylon Ebony Elephant Sculpture — Hand-Carved with Inlaid Bone Eyes \u0026 Toenails","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handsome \u003cstrong\u003evintage hand-carved ebony elephant\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in \u003cstrong\u003eCeylon (Sri Lanka)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a solid, satisfyingly heavy carving of a walking elephant with trunk lowered. The carver captured fine detail throughout: incised trunk wrinkles and ear texture, \u003cstrong\u003einlaid bone eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003einlaid bone toenails\u003c\/strong\u003e, all set off by a smooth hand-rubbed satin finish that shows the wood's attractive natural grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Anglo-Indian Ceylon ebony elephants have been prized by collectors since the early-to-mid 20th century. This is a substantial single example — a striking accent for a shelf, desk, mantel, or a collected, globally-inspired interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon (Sri Lanka)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid ebony, hand-carved, satin hand-rubbed finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inlaid bone eyes and toenails; incised trunk and ear detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\"H × 8\"L × 4¼\"W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 lb 7.7 oz (solid and heavy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. \u003cstrong\u003eFour of the inlaid toenails are missing\u003c\/strong\u003e (shown in photos). No cracks or repairs noted. Rich, even patina throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA one-of-a-kind carving — only one available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maria Cooper Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53736650014831,"sku":"ART-AUC-20250201-354","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/7367\/9471\/files\/ART-AUC-20250201-354-1.jpg?v=1783459512","url":"https:\/\/mariacooperfinds.com\/products\/vintage-ceylon-ebony-elephant-sculpture-hand-carved-with-inlaid-bone-eyes-toenails","provider":"Maria Cooper Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}