Painted Wooden Elephant From Orissa - Ca 1920 Material Cardboard the shutters have been replaced

the shutters have been replaced with mirror glass

They would have originally opened inwards

and a touch of heritage craftsmanship to any interior

This example is a 19th century reprint

Painted Wooden Elephant From Orissa - Ca 1920 Material Cardboard the shutters have been replacedThis charming vintage elephant figurine is from Orissa (now Odisha), Eastern India. Beautifully painted toys, puppets, and dolls are an essential part of growing up in Odisha and are often vividly painted in garish colours. The better quality pieces like this are painted onto cloth laminated on wood. Please note the historic damage visible in the images.