Elephant Mafunyane Sculpture in Silver also-like-hippo-heart-wire-cuff-gold-bangle

Elephant Mafunyane Sculpture in Silver also-like-hippo-heart-wire-cuff-gold-bangleIn the Shangaan dialect, Mafunyane means the irritable one. Mafunyane was probably the most famous of the Magnificent Seven tuskers. This magnificent but bad tempered bull elephant, who stood 129in at the shoulder, was easily recognisable by his straight chisel ended tusks and by the large hole in his forehead. The size of a mans fist and probably the result of an old bullet wound, this hole went right down through to his nasal passage. When he

They are remarkable creatures that have remained physiologically unchanged for a hundred million years

6in silver chain

“For the ambitious”

it throws back its head to fling a challenging cry right at the sun

Material: Sterling Silver

Handcrafted in our Atelier in sterling silver

Conspicuous and proud

Sterling Silver drip ring: Diameter 1

Set of 6 silver coffee spoons in a presentation box

Larger Centre piece holds two candles

‘the chosen one’

Candle holders hidden amidst foliage allow light to glint off a canopy of tiny leaves