{"product_id":"monumental-traditional-african-elephant-bronze-sculpture-330cm","title":"Monumental Traditional African Elephant Bronze Sculpture - 330cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eMonumental Traditional African Elephant Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands 330cm tall and weighs 1,500kg, presenting a life-size bull elephant in full commanding stance: trunk raised skyward, ears fanned wide, two curved tusks extending forward with a lighter contrasting patina against the dark body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture is produced using the lost-wax casting method, a technique that allows each wrinkle, fold, and skin texture to be captured with precision before the molten bronze is poured. The result is a surface of extraordinary fidelity: fine linear tooling replicates the layered creases of elephant hide across the body, ears, trunk, and legs, while individually detailed toenails are visible on all four feet. A \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003edark brown-black patina\u003c\/span\u003e is applied by hand after casting, with subtle highlights burnished back to reveal the warm underlying bronze tone. The two tusks carry a deliberately lighter patina finish, creating a tonal contrast that draws the eye and reinforces the sculpture's naturalistic character. The raised trunk position is a long-standing symbol of good fortune across many cultures, adding quiet significance to an already imposing presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this scale, the sculpture suits monumental exterior settings: the forecourts of hotels, corporate headquarters, private estates, safari lodges, and large public spaces. Internally, atrium installations and grand entrance halls with ceiling heights above 5m can accommodate it with authority. The dark patina reads well against stone, concrete, pale rendered walls, and lush green landscaping alike. Bronze weathers gracefully outdoors; no specialist surface treatment is required, though periodic wax application will maintain the depth of finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a full range of patina options beyond the standard dark brown-black, including verde green, mid-brown, and natural raw bronze. Scale adjustments are available on request, from monumental commissions matching the life-size specification shown here to smaller editions suited to different sites. If you have a specific installation requirement or wish to discuss a commission inspired by classical animal sculpture traditions, contact us before placing your order so we can confirm all specifications with you directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, explore our dedicated \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-elephant-statues\"\u003eBronze Elephant Statues\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or view the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/life-size-bronze-statues\"\u003eLife-Size Bronze Statues\u003c\/a\u003e for similarly scaled commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,500 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095787921755,"sku":"BRONZE-ELEPHANT-STATUES-13","price":147225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/monumental-traditional-african-elephant-bronze-sculpture-330cm_primary.jpg?v=1780197518","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/monumental-traditional-african-elephant-bronze-sculpture-330cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}