This beautiful piece of art is made from hard wood and African Elephant Ivory. The Kwanyin is riding or an elephant. These are made of ivory: Kwanyin face, her both hands and bracelets, the flower on her right hand, both of her feet, the lotus and vase on top of the elephant trunk, and the elephant tusks. The rest is made of hard wood, covered by 24K gold leaf. This piece of art was carved in 1972. Very detailed carving. One of a kind. It is 40 years old. The wood has no cracks at all. It is in perfect condition.