{"product_id":"elephant","title":"Rare Hand-Carved Wooden Articulated Elephant Toy | WWII-Era Folk Art | Ravensbrück Camp","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eA rare and poignant hand-crafted wooden elephant toy, acquired during our recent travels in Düsseldorf, Germany, and believed to be associated with Ravensbrück during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eExpertly fashioned from solid wood, the elephant features articulated construction with moving legs and head, giving it a charming animated quality. The simple yet expressive design demonstrates remarkable ingenuity and craftsmanship, particularly considering the difficult circumstances under which such objects were sometimes created during wartime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003ePieces of this nature are highly evocative, serving not only as toys but also as important reminders of human resilience, creativity, and hope in the face of adversity. The warm patina and age-related wear add to its authenticity and historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eWhether viewed as a piece of folk art, a collector's item, or a historical conversation piece, this elephant possesses a powerful presence and a moving story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"av8xqi\" data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eHeight: 18 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ihsapv\" data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eLength: 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c3o29w\" data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eHand-carved wooden construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19ddjh4\" data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eArticulated moving parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8mroid\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eExpressive elephant design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mjfw2l\" data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eBeautiful aged patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cno228\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eWWII-era provenance attributed to Ravensbrück\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vwbn7w\" data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eRare historical collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1npt0qb\" data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eStrong decorative and display appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eA deeply evocative survivor from a turbulent period of history, combining craftsmanship, symbolism, and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FISH4JUNK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55581004792184,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/1524\/0815\/files\/P1080715.jpg?v=1781352609","url":"https:\/\/fish4junk.co.uk\/products\/elephant","provider":"FISH4JUNK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}