Beaded elephant with trunk up
Beaded elephant with trunk up
This beaded, wire-framed African elephant stands with its trunk raised, tusks forward and shimmers with metallic blue, green, pink and blue beads scattered throughout the shiny grey used over most of the trunk. Approximately 14cm in length and 14cm high but can be custom-made to any size.
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Made by Cornelius
Cornelius is a Zimbabwean designer, working exquisitely with beads and wire. He creates functional art in the form of fruit bowls, lampshades, napkin rings and candle holders, as well as decorative beaded sculptures. Cornelius began working with wire from a young age, making toy cars which later improved to animals and now all objects. Inspired by his brothers, Cornelius finds joy in creating art as a way to make an honest living and provide for his family.