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Tall Hand Carved Wood African Tribal Figures on Metal Bases
$2,000List Priceper set
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 74.25 in (188.6 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
- Condition:Original "rustic/raw wood" condition>.
- Seller Location:Palm Springs, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 1116221stDibs: LU176725960083
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Dimensions:
Height: 10 in.
Width: 9.5 in.
Depth: 3.25 in.
(Insert exact dimensions)
Origin:
Africa (likely Kenya, Tanzania, or Congo region)
Circa: 1950s–1970s
In Chinese culture, the elephant symbolizes good luck, prosperity, peace, and happiness.
Placing an elephant figurine in the home or office is believed to attract good fortune and ward off evil.
Elephant statues are also associated with wisdom, family unity, and personal strength.
A feng shui elephant is a powerful symbol that can invite auspicious energy into your home.
The elephant is a venerated animal in Asian cultures because of their intelligence, physical prowess, and memory. They symbolize wisdom, strength, and good luck.
The elephant's trunk is where luck and energy are kept.
It is a symbol of wisdom and understanding that can assist you in quickly overcoming a range of difficulties.
The downward trunk elephant is believed to maintain balance at work and keep good energy levels up at home.
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