#174 - Gaja

Every sculpture in The Great Elephant Migration herd is life-sized and modelled from a real elephant, currently roaming the Nilgiri Hills in Southern India. The tuskers are the mightiest members of the herd.

Created by over 200 Adivasi artisans from the Soligas, Bettakurumbas, Kattunayakan and Paniyas tribes, each elephant is known by name and personality to these Indigenous communities who live alongside them.

The material they are made from, lantana camara, is an invasive weed whose removal from protected areas benefits wildlife, leaving more space to roam.

Funds raised from the sale of each elephant will be directed to national and global conservation efforts that enable wildlife and humans to live closer together, in harmony.

The price of each sculpture includes a tax deductible donation of 50% of the sales price to The Great Elephant Migration.

To complete your order you must agree to the Terms of Service and Shipping Policy.

Delivery for this elephant is currently available in the following states: FL, GA, SC, AL, MS, TN, NC

Delivery and installation cost is additional to the sculpture price and varies depending on location. The price for shipping, transportation and white glove installation of an adolescent elephant starts from $2,800.

Delivery of this elephant will occur between the 13th-20th December 2024.

Once sales have been finalised, we will create a delivery schedule and let you know which date we hope to deliver your elephant.

If you are unable to receive your elephant during this delivery window, it will be placed in storage and delivered at a later date. We will provide one week of storage free, after which, storage will be charged to you at cost.

Due to the logistical complexities of our migration, all deliveries and installation services will be made exclusively by our logistics partner, IBI Logistics. The use of alternative logistics companies to deliver any GEM elephant during exhibition dates is not permitted.

The delivery charges provided at checkout are estimated based on our delivery terms and conditions. Final charges may vary and are contingent upon easy access to the delivery property for vehicles including flat-bed lorries.

All sculptures are suitable for indoor or outdoor installation. Each sculpture is unique so exact dimensions will vary. 

Material: Lantana camara and steel

Average size: Height: 9ft, Length: 15ft, Width: 5ft 

Average Weight: 350kg

The elephants can withstand any climate with the right care. The calm sunny climes of spring and summer are the best times to re-varnish the elephants to ensure the lantana stays healthy. During adverse weather of the autumn and winter months, we recommend temporarily storing the elephants inside if you have a suitable outhouse, barn or other covered area. Alternatively, they can be covered with a tarpaulin. Full care instructions will be provided with your elephant, but you can read our care guide here.