Figure of An Elephant / "Haati"

This is a small form of an elephant made from very fine clay. The figure has been decorated with many designs in details around its neck, forehead and other part of its body. The long front and the back legs of the figure are set wide apart from each other. The legs merge into a small body from the back of which a tail curves downwards. The head has been pinched into shape, the tiny ears, the eyes, the tusks and the short trunk curving towards the mouth, give the figure expression. " from Forms and Many Forms of Mother Clay" by Haku Shah .pg. 161.