Vintage Hand-Carved Monkey Pod Elephant Trinket Dish

A little elephant keeping watch over your treasures — carved with care, kept with love.

This charming vintage trinket dish is carved from a single piece of rich monkey pod wood, featuring a beautifully stylized elephant perched at the rim, its trunk gracefully draped into the shallow bowl as if taking a quiet drink. The deep, swirling grain and warm amber tones give this piece a sculptural quality that makes it equally at home on a vanity, nightstand, or entryway console. A wonderful find for collectors of vintage hand-carved wood or anyone drawn to bohemian, tropical, or mid-century modern accents.

What's Included

• Elephant trinket dish (1)

The Details

• Maker: Unknown
• Style: Mid-Century Modern / Boho / Tropical
• Material: Hand-carved Monkey Pod Wood (solid)
• Era: Circa 1960s–1970s

Condition

• Excellent vintage condition with a lovely natural luster and deep colouring
• Smooth finish throughout — no major cracks or chips
• Natural wood grain variations present — please see photos for detail

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