1 2

Terracotta Elephant Sculpture

Terracotta Elephant Sculpture

R69,000.00ZAR
R69,000.00ZAR
Sale Sold
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Artwork Details

The elephants of Victoria Falls are facing a severe ecological crisis due to plastic pollution, with 230 tonnes of waste contaminating their habitat each month. This pollution leads to a painful condition called plasticosis as elephants scavenge for food, increasing human-animal conflict and aggression.

In response, Ardmore Founder Fée Halsted and a team of artists have created a powerful art installation featuring large ceramic elephants made from natural clay. These sculptures symbolize the elephants’ health and their struggle against pollution, with monkeys depicted rummaging through bins on their heads to illustrate the absurdity of the situation.

The elephants start with minimal colour to represent their original state but become increasingly vibrant and patterned as they consume more plastic, reflecting the toxicity of plasticosis. This artwork aims to raise awareness and inspire action to protect the elephants and their habitat, while also highlighting recycling initiatives taken by Ele-Collection in Zimbabwe that turn plastic waste into products, creating jobs and benefiting local communities. 

Made by Alex Sibanda

Dimensions: H 51cm; L92cm; W 42cm

How We Pack & Ship Ceramics

Every Ardmore creation is made with love, and we apply the same approach to preparing our pieces for shipping to you.

Watch the video on this page to see how we pack and ship ceramics.

Your Ordering Journey

  1. Order Confirmation: Once you place your order for our exquisite items, we'll send you a confirmation email to assure you that we've received your request.
  2. Preparation & Dispatch: Our team meticulously prepares your order and arranges a courier for dispatch, ensuring everything is perfect.
  3. Shipping Update: As soon as the courier picks up your order, we'll email you a shipping confirmation with a tracking link, keeping you informed every step of the way.
  4. Out for Delivery: You'll receive an update when your order is en route to your doorstep.
  5. Order Arrival: Finally, the moment you've been waiting for - your Ardmore treasures arrive for you to enjoy!

Shipping Info

Every Ardmore creation is made with love, and we apply the same approach to preparing our pieces for shipping to you.

There is a processing time of 48 hours while we prepare your order for dispatch.

South African shipping times range from 3-5 working days.

International shipping times vary and range from 10-15 workings days.

Learn how we pack and ship items by heading to this page.

Tax Policy

At Ardmore, all our prices for South African orders include taxes, ensuring a transparent shopping experience with no hidden costs.

For international orders, however, please note that prices do not include local import duties or taxes, which are the sole responsibility of the customer and may be charged at the time of delivery.

Read the full policy here.

Returns

We take pride in our products and hope that you will be most satisfied with your purchase.

Our customers have 30 days to arrange a return or exchange of unwanted items.

Items on sale are limited to a 7 day return policy.

Please review our return policy here to learn more about the process.

View full details