Carved wooden elephant with bone tusks and gilded bronze and hardstone mount, Sri Lanka, 20th century, the elephant caparisoned and adorned with various ornaments for the Esala Perahera (Buddha's tooth festival), h. 17.5 cm (damage and restorations) General surface wear Some scratches on the surface Deformation of the metal part The metal part has been regilded The central part of the hood is coming loose, as is the rear (it is held in place with adhesive tape) Multiple traces of glue on the wood Chips Cracks Restorations, particularly to the tusks Some missing inlays A few stains One of the tusks can be removed A carved wooden elephant with bone tusks and a mount in gilded bronze and hardstones, Sri Lanka, 20th century, 17.5 cm high (damage and restorations) Overall wear to the surface Some surface scratches Deformations to the metal part The metal part regilded The central part of the caparison detaching, as well as the back (held with adhesive tape) Multiple traces of glue to the wood Chips Splits Restorations, notably to the tusks Some lacks to the inlays Some stains One of the tusks removable