EXP Handmade Lacquer Elephant Figurine Intricate Hand-etched Design (Thailand)

Use this northern Thai lacquer elephant figurine as a captivating accent piece in your favorite home or office space. The artisan has dressed this piece in traditional Thai elephant costume through an intricate, hand-etched design applied with natural pigments of vibrant red, green, pink, purple, blue, white and yellow. The toenails, trunk markings and eyelashes are also the result of detailed hand-etching and color application. The elephant comes complete with a pair of detachable faux tusks. The shiny black base for the design is produced by coating the piece with seven layers of lacquer followed by a two-month drying process, resulting in a rich luster. Northern Thai lacquerware is well known to interior designers worldwide, and is acclaimed for some of the globe's finest craftsmanship techniques. Lacquerware is created by applying the black resin of the "Lak" tree onto smoothly carved wood to give it a glossy finish. This one-of-a-kind accessory is made by talented artisans in the historical Golden Triangle region of northern Thailand, and will bring their time honored into any home or office space. Measures 4 inches wide x 4 inches high x 2 inches long. This creation has been entirely handmade by skilled Thai artisans using only the finest natural materials. AsiaEXP scours the globe to bring you authentic handcrafted treasures made by talented artisans. By shopping with us you not only acquire an exceptional handicraft, but also support Asian artisans and their ancient creative traditions. The handcrafted nature of this creation will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to the unique quality of individual items. Measurements are approximate.

• Exquisitely shaped in the form of a an Asian elephant and hand-etched with bright colors

• Lustrous black base coat is produced through the application of seven layers of lacquer

• White faux ivory tusks are detachable for convenience

• Entirely handmade from organic mango wood and natural pigments by skilled northern Thai artisans

• 4 in. H x 4 in. W x 2 in. L