In most feng shui applications, elephants are usually depicted with the trunk up, symbolizing the showering of good luck. This figurine is made from a special polyresin that is hand-poured into a mold created from the artist’s original sculpture. The incredibly detailed figurine is solid unlike many others on the market and is dipped in a thin layer of metal and electroplated finished. The electroplating finish creates with time a unique patina and markings.