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Hand Painted Papier Mache Elephant Sculpture (14 Inch), "Mughal Elephant"

Name: Hand Painted Papier Mache Elephant Sculpture (14 Inch), 'Mughal Elephant'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 380139
Price: 342.10 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.97 (66 reviews)

Product ID: 380139

by Fida Hussain (66)

This regally-clad elephant, undoubtedly belonging to a royal house, is crafted by Fida Hussein in India. The princely pachyderm is crafted of weeping... more

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This regally-clad elephant, undoubtedly belonging to a royal house, is crafted by Fida Hussein in India. The princely pachyderm is crafted of weeping willow wood and then covered with papier mache. It is then sanded smooth the artisan paints it in meticulous detail. The robe and headdress depict court scenes of the Mughal era.

2.48 kgs
5.5 lbs

35 cm H x 37 cm W x 16.5 cm D
13.75" H x 14.5" W x 6.5" D

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Weeping willow wood, papier mache
Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in India
Certified and shipped by our office in India
Product ID: 380139

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Fida Hussain

India

Papier mache

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John Boy

From Bandera Texas

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Apr 08, 2025

“Teachers Desk”

A different granddaughter who is a teacher has this on her desk

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Irene

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Mar 19, 2025

“Fabulous gift”

Given as a token of a wedding to guests as a parting gift. Beautiful and well received!

Purchased Item Bells of Kashmir, Papier Mache Bell Ornaments (Set of 5) from India

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Lady K's Treasures

From West Michigan, USA

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Dec 30, 2024

“Wonderful bird !”

Another exquisite bird for my large bird collection. Colors are fantastic, the finish is very smooth and elegant.

Purchased Item Pretty Parrot, Green Papier Mache Parrot Keepsake Box from India

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Fida Hussain Papier mache

(66)

"Before I joined my father, I got together with a few of my friends and started an NGO for blood donation. We would donate blood ourselves and encourage others to donate."

"I was born and raised in the beautiful valley of Srinagar, Kashmir, which for me is the coolest place on earth. Unfortunately, during the early... read more