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A traditional hand-carved soapstone elephant figurine with a smaller baby elephant carved inside its belly. Size: 5x4” Condition: no chips no damage, in excellent barely used shape Craftsmanship: These figurines are hand-carved out of a single block of natural Gorara soapstone. Artisans use an openwork lattice technique (traditionally known in India as Jali work) to meticulously hollow out the inside and shape the inner calf. Symbolism: In Hindu culture and global folklore, these sculptures represent fertility, strength, wisdom, and the protective bond between a mother and her offspring. Origin: These unique "impossible" stone arts are primarily handcrafted by skilled artisans in Agra and Rajasthan, India.