Matriarch - #87 - Amarena
Description
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.
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.
Size & Materials
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: 7.5ft, Length: 12ft, Width: 4ft
Average Weight: 300kg
Delivery
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: RI, NY, NJ, MD, CT, PA, DELAWARE, VA.
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 $3,600.
Delivery times vary depending on the selected elephant in the herd. To ensure timely delivery, please choose an elephant that meets your specific schedule requirements.
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.
Sculpture Care
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.
SCULPTURE CARE GUIDE
spring/summer care
We recommend cleaning and applying 2-3 coats of Osmo Oil to each elephant at the start of spring and at the end of summer.
AUTUMN/WINTER CARE
During the 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. If you don’t have an elephant-sized space available inside, the elephants are also happy underneath a covered terrace or shady tree to help protect them from the rain and snow.
If you wanted to protect your elephant using a temporary cover, we recommend a loose sheet of tarpaulin to encase the elephant from head to toe. Make sure the elephant is completely dry when putting the cover on, as any trapped moisture could be harmful to the lantana. When the adverse weather has passed, remove the cover and allow the elephant to fully dry out.
how to apply osmo oil
1. Osmo Oil must only be applied when the elephant is completely dry. Ideally the elephant would be placed indoors or under a waterproof covering for the duration of the cleaning and varnishing process.
2. Once the elephant is clean and completely dry, the first thin coat of Osmo Oil can be applied.
3. Wait a few days until the elephant has dried again, then apply a second thin coat. Repeat for a third and final time.
4. Allow the elephant to completely dry before returning it to its permanent position outdoors. Osmo UV Protection Oil Clear (420) can be purchased from Amazon. 5L is enough for 2-3 coats for our largest tusker.
how to clean your elephant
- Naturally occurring darkening may appear on the back and head of the elephant. This is normal for lantana camara and will be easy to clean off using a wire brush or stiff bristle brush.
- Once a year you can pressure wash your elephant using water without soap. This will act as a deep clean for the Lantana and keep it looking fresh.
ABOUT
THE MIGRATION
A collaboration between indigenous artisans, contemporary artists and cultural institutions, The Great Elephant Migration will power human-wildlife coexistence projects and protect migratory animals making spectacular journeys across land, rivers, skies and oceans. Funds raised will benefit NGO's around the world who are helping the human race share space.
about
THE IMPACTS
Combining the arts, applied conservation and scientific research, The Great Elephant Migration delivers a virtuous circle of positive impacts, for all living beings. The four key impacts include carbon sequestration, sustainable enterprise development, invasive species removal and global coexistence projects.
