The Belclaire Collection

Mother elephant and her calf hold a ball in their raised trunks in this extraordinary pair of Indian figurines. Each one is carved by hand from a single block of kadam wood with hand-held tools to create the ornate openwork known as jali. Smaller elephants are sculpted within the body in an amazing feat of artisanship. Wearing glistening beads, the lovely pachyderms are presented by Dayal J. Daryanani.

They are beautifully made. Velma. Theresa, NY. Tue Oct 15 2019

A single block of kadam wood is transformed into an extraordinary work of art as two owls watch over a handsome elephant. Belclaire proudly presents this sculpture, entirely carved by hand with vivid detail. The artisan is masterful in his execution of jali, India's legendary openwork.

This piece is quite delicate and interesting.. Patricia. Del Mar, CA. Sun Feb 16 2025

This regal elephant seems to have been traveling through time, holding a ball in his raised trunk. His glamorous cloak features golden borders with decorative bells, and the legendary artistry of India's ijali openwork, through which a smaller elephant can be espied. From Dayal J. Daryanani, the kadam wood figurine is carved by hand with extraordinary detail and finished with an aged appearance. The perfect gift.

Love it but they mixed up where it was made or it got missing somewhere along its journey. Bobby. Beverly Hills, CA. Sun Jun 07 2020