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Onyx sculpture, ‘Turtle Luck Burgundy’
Posted by Novica on 24 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal sculptures, animals, novica
“Our forefathers believed turtles bring good luck,” explains Tina Quaye. “They said that if you were lost at sea, turtles would surely guide you back to dry land.” Quaye sculpts the turtle from onyx featuring a smile on its face for the lucky creatures that turtles are.
Celadon statuette, ‘Trumpeting Elephant’
Posted by Novica on 23 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal sculptures, animals, novica
Lifting his trunk, an elephant trumpets joyfully. Sorapon Dhupagupta sculpts this exquisite figurine in celadon ceramic, its crackled surface emulating the pachyderm’s wrinkled skin. He achieves great realism in the shape of the body and facial expression. Once the mounts of kings and nobility, elephants have been integral to Thailand for millennia.
Silver and bronze sculpture, ‘Proud Royal Elephant’
Posted by Novica on 15 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal sculptures, animals, novica
Kneeling, a strong male elephant carries a bowl on his back. Sukaenah portrays the powerful bull with long tusks and a regal harness. Bathed in lustrous sterling silver, the detailed image is carefully cast in bronze and plated with sterling silver. .925 rating silver. This hand-crafted product may present miniscule pores that are imprinted from the casting process.
Soapstone sculpture, ‘Night Hunter’
Posted by Novica on 09 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal sculptures, animals, novica
Expressed in polished soapstone, sleek feathers and tufted horns show the material’s fascinating grain. Gulam Rasool sculpts a wise and patient bird, monarch of the night. Bright eyes and strong talons are a reminder that the owl is a hunter.