Figurine

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Figurine

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.316

Description

Black teakwood elephant with ivory tusks, eyes, and toe nails. Skin folds indicated by etch marks.

Artwork Details

Medium

Ivory, Teak, Ivory, Teak

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7-1/4 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Length

8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 8 in. (18.4 x 8.9 x 20.3 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of Condition: Trunk previously broken off and reglued. Left foot is missing one of three toes. Each foot has three toe nails.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

John Jay White

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.315 - Figurine - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Family card catalog describes as: Black teak elephants with ivory tusks, formerly belonged to Mrs. John Jay White, Jr. Family room sheet: On near east wall are two teakwood elephants. Photo index page MP.230 No.32. Both family and Appaisers consider MP.94.315 &316 to be a pair, but they don't appear to be.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom