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1960's Vintage Leather Deru Elephant

About the Item

1960s Vintage Leather Deru Elephant . Designed and produced by the German manufacturer DERU in Wiesbaden in the 1960s. This leather origami elephant is folded from a single piece of leather and cleverly shaped and sewn into an irresistible elephant. All Deru animals are handmade, so no two are the same. Due to their stylized appearance, they have become highly sought after and collectable today.
  • Creator:
    Deru (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1969
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This one of a kind elephant may need assistance standing upright.
  • Seller Location:
    Redding, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Fleur De Lis Antiques and Design 1124041stDibs: LU959537455252
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