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Decorative Papier Mache Elephant-Motif Box, "Tale of the River"

Name: Decorative Papier Mache Elephant-Motif Box, 'Tale of the River'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 405977
Price: 47.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.97 (66 reviews)

Product ID: 405977

by Fida Hussain (66)

Store small odds and end in Indian artisan Fida Hussain's diligently hand painted box. Hand carved from weeping willow wood, the box is layered with... more

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Store small odds and end in Indian artisan Fida Hussain's diligently hand painted box. Hand carved from weeping willow wood, the box is layered with papier mache before being buffed and painted with a colourful elephant motif. Finally, the artisan coats the decorative box with a glossy lacquer for a protective finish.

0.15 kgs
0.3 lbs

6.5 cm H x 12.2 cm W x 9.5 cm D
2.6" H x 4.8" W x 3.7" D

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Papier mache, weeping willow wood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in India
Certified and shipped by our office in India
Product ID: 405977

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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

Purchased Item Owl Story in Dusty Lavender, Hand Painted Papier Mache Pen Holder

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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