Malachite Elephant Carving, Large

Large malachite elephant carving. The malachite for this carving was sourced from and carved in the Congo, where the finest quality of this mineral is currently found. Carvings such as this were typically brought back from Europe as "Grand Tour" souvenirs.

12" x 4.5" x 5"H

See also:  Malachite Lion Carving, Large