Pair of Hand-Carved Teak Elephant Sculptures

This is a pair of vintage hand-carved wooden sculptures depicting elephants in an upright, begging or jubilant posture with trunks raised high. Each figure is carved from a single block of wood, likely a tropical hardwood such as teak or monkey pod, exhibiting a warm medium-brown finish with visible natural grain patterns. The elephants feature large, floppy ears with detailed textural lines and short, thin tusks that appear to be made of a separate lighter wood or bone inserted into the snout. Each elephant is positioned on a rectangular pedestal base that has been intricately carved with a repeating geometric diamond pattern. The overall craftsmanship suggests mid-20th-century decorative work, common in Southeast Asian regions like Thailand or Indonesia for the export market. Regarding condition, the pieces show a natural aged patina with some accumulation of dust in the recesses of the carving. One of the tusks on the right-hand figure appears to have a slight misalignment or possible chip at the tip. There are several light surface scuffs and minor indentations consistent with age and handling, but the structural integrity remains sound with no major cracks or visible repairs. The height is estimated at approximately 8 to 10 inches.