A wonderful expression of artistic ability of the late Putra Suteja which reminds me of my home area: southeast asia. The essence of our region is captured in this piece for me.
This "friendly tai" elephant displays a strong magnificent presence as a leader and protector of his herd. Beautifully carved rich brown wood with a raised trunk as if searching for water. A very lovely addition to my collection.
I bought this as a gift for my mother-in-law who was decorating her new home. It is even more stunning in person. The detail is wonderful. She loves it. It was also packaged and shipped wonderfully.