Water is Life: The African Elephant

Hand Carved wax & cast into Sterling Silver.  

On 18 inch Silver chain

This African Elephant Medallion was carved in honor of Patrick Kilonzo Mwalua , the founder of Tsavo Volunteers.  Due to prolonged drought , Patrick and his team are working tirelessly to bring truck after truck of water to the animals desperately needing to hydrate. They are taking action daily to prepare for future droughts and protect all the animals in Tsavo’s National Park. 

I carved this elephant from Patrick Pictures.  He got up close and sent amazing photographs of the Tsavo elephants from every angle.  Although Elephants have always felt maternal... I feel this one was infused with Patrick's masculine energy and kind heart.  I did my best to capture the strength, honor , stability and patience of these magnificent creatures. I hope you find my carving has captured the soul of the elephant and brings it’s tremendous attributes to you as the wearer.

The piece is engraved with the words ‘water is life’ on back.  

My website:  www.blackbirdjewelry.com

To read more of Patrick's story, please click here.