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Hand Carved Jali Soapstone Elephant Sculpture, "Mother of Triplets"

Name: Hand Carved Jali Soapstone Elephant Sculpture, 'Mother of Triplets'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 162591
Price: 185.30 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (247 reviews)

Product ID: 162591

by Gulam Rasool (247)

Floral tendrils envelop a demure mother elephant. Carved in dainty jali, or openwork, her tummy reveals three perfect miniature elephants inside.... more

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Floral tendrils envelop a demure mother elephant. Carved in dainty jali, or openwork, her tummy reveals three perfect miniature elephants inside. Gulam Rasool presents the pachyderms sculpted from natural soapstone.

1.01 kgs
2.2 lbs

15.5 cm H x 18 cm W x 13 cm D
6" H x 7" W x 5" D

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Soapstone
Natural stone - some variations in colour and/or pattern are to be expected
Made in India
Certified and shipped by our office in India
Product ID: 162591

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Gulam Rasool

India

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247

JoMarie

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Feb 21, 2017

“This Elephant is Better than Described”

I purchased one of these a few years ago. A few days ago, it was broken by a house cleaner. Inside were 6 additional elephants, rather than the 3 listed in the description. Four increasingly smaller elephants were standing on top of each other, and inside the two elephants on the bottom were two additional elephants! I cant even imagine the degree of skill needed to carve and elephant, inside of an elephant, inside of an elephant all out of stone and through such tiny holes. I have always loved this. I was happy to see that there were two remaining, because I just ordered a replacement. The artist is to be commended. Gulam Rasool is very, very talented.

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Debra

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Sep 26, 2016

“Magnificent Dresser Centrepiece”

How on earth do you do it? She is beautiful. To get all that detail on the outside is a stroke of genius, but the triplets as well takes this treasured piece tho a whole new level of craftsmanship

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Lorraine

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Mar 03, 2024

“Second elephant art purchased from Gulam”

Precious piece and worried about arriving safe and sound. Relieved packaging was so secure took me removal of several layers of wrapping to get to box! Superb crafting of many elephants (my favorite creature) and love round design and substantial weight and size. Only disappointment is not off-white or ecru color as shown online, but a much darker brown or grayish shade. Nevertheless, love his work. Wish Gulam could bring back dyed/colored soapstone that he used to craft years ago. I have one of his pieces of a soapstone multi-colored elephant small box which I truly treasure.

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Preserving Traditions

Close to his eightieth birthday, Gulam continues the art he learned from his elders. His father was an marble carver and jali artisan honored with the state award for excellence. Gulam has been honored with the same distinction. He still works alongside his son and other artisans to whom he has taught this craft, and treasures the role he plays in continuing this important Indian artistic tradition.

Microcredit Financing

Gulam Rasool has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $1800.

Caring for Children

Nearing his eighth decade, master stone sculptor Gulam Rasool continues to provide for his family, especially his grandchildren.

Elder Master

This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

Enabling Education

Gulam is proud to be able to help provide for his grandchildren's education.

Meet the Artist

Gulam Rasool Carved stone sculpture, decor accents and games

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"After years of hard work, I was honored with a state award for excellence…. Today, I am proud to mention that I have earned a name for myself in the art of jali work."

Update (May, 2020)"I have worked with you since 2004 and you have given me a platform to exhibit my craft to the whole world. My stone carvings... read more