Animal Sculptures
Soapstone sculpture, 'Night Hunter'
Expressed in polished soapstone, sleek feathers and tufted horns show the material's fascinating grain. Gulam Rasool sculpts a wise and patient bird, monarch of the night. Bright eyes and strong talons are a reminder that the owl is a hunter.
Silver and bronze sculpture, 'Proud Royal Elephant'
Kneeling, a strong male elephant carries a bowl on his back. Sukaenah portrays the powerful bull with long tusks and a regal harness. Bathed in lustrous sterling silver, the detailed image is carefully cast in bronze and plated with sterling silver. .925 rating silver.
Celadon statuette, 'Trumpeting Elephant'
Lifting his trunk, an elephant trumpets joyfully. Sorapon Dhupagupta sculpts this exquisite figurine in celadon ceramic, its crackled surface emulating the pachyderm's wrinkled skin. He achieves great realism in the shape of the body and facial expression.
Onyx sculpture, 'Turtle Luck Burgundy'
"Our forefathers believed turtles bring good luck, " explains Tina Quaye. "They said that if you were lost at sea, turtles would surely guide you back to dry land." Quaye sculpts the turtle from onyx featuring a smile on its face for the lucky creatures that turtles are.
Cloisonne figurine, 'Royal Connection'
Dressed in emerald silks, the king sits regally in his howdah as the mahout guides the elephant. Crafted in cloisonn�, this figurine by Neeru Goel is richly adorned in brilliant color. A fine sheet of silver is applied to lac (a hardened tree sap) chiseled in the desired shape.
Wood statuette, 'Male Mallard'
Ancestor of all domestic ducks, the mallard comes to life in this exquisite wood carving. Nengah Sudarsana captures the radiant color that distinguishes the male's plumage. The back feathers curl realistically, and the bird seems ready to take flight.
Blown glass statuette, 'Pinto Pony'
Tossing his windblown mane, a pinto pony boasts bold black spots. Ivaldino and Odete present a charming blown glass sculpture, inspired by the animal kingdom.