Wood Sculpture Carved in Indonesia, "Elephant Trot"

Gajah means simply "elephant" in Balinese. Nyoman Karsa carves this piece from suar wood, its elegant grain coursing beneath polished details. Dignified in its stance, trunk reared up in the air, the statuette offers a unique accent to any collection.

Says Karsa, "Outside is the natural world; the lives of animals depend on human behavior. Numerous hunters travel around the world endangering the lives of animals, while only a few people concern themselves with finding the best way to save them from entirely disappearing. By creating animal statuettes I offer an alternative to animal lovers."