Alex Chitura is a world-renowned African artist whose work has impacted so many people throughout the world. His incredibly realistic sculptures have captured the essence of art in so many ways. Inspired by nature and wildlife, Alex created a spring stone sculpture elephant in Zimbabwe that became a labor of love spanning two years in the making. This handcrafted, life-size sculpture has been named Chihombe, meaning huge or big. Made from one the hardest stones in the sculpting industry, Chihombe truly reflects the image of a real elephant. The intense detail of this elephant is unparalleled by any artist. The magnitude of this breathtaking piece of art encompasses the passion of life that now can live on forever. Viewing the beauty of the detail and texture of this one-of-a-kind masterpiece is absolutely overwhelming, and well worth a visit to the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park. Length: 118 inches, Width: 68.5 inches, Height: 83 inches, and Weight: 13230 pounds. For further inquiries, please phone Shopzoo.com, Monday through Friday at 800-699-1663. Offered at $995,000.00.

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