elephant statue

Carved trunk display

A sculpted representation of an elephant, typically made of stone, metal, ceramic, or wood.

Elephant statues appear in religious contexts—particularly in Hindu and Buddhist traditions where they represent wisdom, prosperity, or the deity Ganesha—and as decorative objects.

In feng shui, an elephant statue with its trunk raised is believed to bring good luck: She placed an elephant statue by the front door.

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trunk raised · pachyderm · ceramic · bronze · antique brass · carved · ornament · temple · Thai · Indian · feng shui · lucky · good luck charm · bookend · garden · lawn ornament · stone · marble

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animate vs. inanimate representation

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Juvenile of largest terrestrial animal

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G