Black Ebony and Ivory Elephant

Sculpture

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L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness

Ebony wood and ivory Asian elephant.: Image of the black ebony wood Asian elephant with white ivory eyes, tusks, and nails. It's right foot is stepping forward and its tusk is tucked under.
Ebony wood and ivory Asian elephant.

Image of the black ebony wood Asian elephant with white ivory eyes, tusks, and nails. It's right foot is stepping forward and its tusk is tucked under.

Name/Title

Black Ebony and Ivory Elephant

Entry/Object ID

JI2025000359

Description

Ebony wood elephant with ivory tusks, eyes, and nails. It is an Asian elephant and was likely made in India during the 1950s.

Context

The elephant was likely given to the Jordans by a worker of the Kuwait Oil Company after returning home.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

Africa