Elephant Smile of Welcome Thai Elephant Statuette, Carved by Hand of Teak Wood _returns--no-returns-tag-boilerplate A strap with fringes at

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By Bali's Komang Suastra

San Diego artist Sandra Brue has been bringing sculptures to life for over 30 years

Elephant Smile of Welcome Thai Elephant Statuette, Carved by Hand of Teak Wood _returns--no-returns-tag-boilerplate A strap with fringes at'I want to show an elephant's happy feelings,' says Thai artist, Amporn. Transforming teak wood into a lifelike pachyderm, she creates a statuette of whimsical charm. The upraised trunk sends a greeting and the rotund creature seems to laugh out loud. Its tusks are carved from ivory darabela wood. materials: Teak wood, ivory darabela wood tusks Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly 5. 75 in. H x 3. 5 in. W x 4. 9 in. D