{"product_id":"hand-painted-elephant-globe-figurine","title":"Hand-Painted Elephant Globe Figurine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn elephant carrying the world — hand-painted, layered in colour, and unlike anything else on your shelf.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in metal and finished entirely by hand, this decorative elephant globe figurine merges two icons into one arresting piece. The elephant's body forms an open arched frame — its four royal-purple legs with golden fan motifs standing on an aged antique-bronze rectangular base — holding a fully detailed spinning antique world globe within a thin black metal meridian ring at its centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery surface of the elephant is covered in traditional Indian folk art hand-painting: a deep navy-blue crown with red paisley scrollwork, a brick-red vermillion face with painted eye and green leaf accents, a peacock-teal collar band with red motifs and white dot-work borders, and a curled trunk painted in swirling red and black scrollwork — the trunk curled upward in the traditional auspicious pose. The globe itself is rendered in antique cartography style — cream-ivory oceans, rust-orange continents, and geographic text detailing — and rotates freely within its ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA statement piece for a study, living room console, or home office desk. A meaningful housewarming or Diwali gift for anyone who loves travel, India, or both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Hand-painted metal\u003cbr\u003eColour: Navy blue, brick-red, peacock teal, royal purple \u0026amp; golden yellow hand-painted elephant with antique cream \u0026amp; rust-orange spinning world globe, aged antique-bronze rectangular base\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Length 26 cm | Height 21 cm\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Hand-painted enamel on metal with aged antique-bronze base finish\u003cbr\u003eBase: Flat rectangular antique-bronze metal platform — integrated, not removable\u003cbr\u003eSafe to use: Indoor decorative use only — not food safe, not suitable for outdoor use\u003cbr\u003eBest for: Study desks, living room consoles, mantels, bookshelves, gifting\u003cbr\u003eIn the box: 1 hand-painted elephant globe figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe clean with a soft dry cloth — do not apply water or liquid cleaners directly to the painted surface as moisture can damage the hand-painted enamel finish. Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant folk art colours. Handle the globe gently — it rotates freely and should not be spun forcefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is this piece made of?\u003cbr\u003eA: The elephant figurine and base are crafted from metal with a hand-painted enamel finish applied entirely by hand by Indian artisans. The globe sits within a thin black metal meridian ring frame and rotates freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the globe actually spin?\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — the antique-style world globe rotates freely within its metal meridian ring, making it a functional globe as well as a decorative figurine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What does the curled trunk symbolise?\u003cbr\u003eA: An elephant with its trunk curled upward and inward is considered an auspicious symbol in Indian tradition — associated with wisdom, good luck, and prosperity. It makes this piece a particularly meaningful housewarming or Diwali gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is this an indoor or outdoor piece?\u003cbr\u003eA: Indoor only. The hand-painted enamel finish and metal base are not suited for outdoor exposure — keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the colours over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is every piece identical?\u003cbr\u003eA: Because this is hand-painted by Indian artisans, minor variations in the motif placement and colour intensity are natural — each piece is individually finished and no two are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mapland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53890479391039,"sku":null,"price":1549.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/3422\/3167\/files\/Hand-PaintedElephantGlobeFigurineheroimage.png?v=1782719333","url":"https:\/\/mapland.in\/products\/hand-painted-elephant-globe-figurine","provider":"Mapland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}