Kariba Cast Aluminium Elephant Wall Art - 37x39cm

The Kariba is a 37x39cm elephant head wall sculpture cast in aluminium and finished in antique gold. The piece shows a frontal elephant head with raised ears, a downward-curving trunk, and pronounced surface texture replicating the wrinkled hide, vein lines and musculature of an elephant's skin. The casting captures the ridges on the trunk, the folds on the ears, and the subtle asymmetry of an animal's natural form.

Designed as a wall-mounted accent piece, the Kariba suits living rooms, hallways and home offices where a sculptural three-dimensional object provides a break from flat framed art. The 11cm projection from the wall gives the elephant head a substantial presence without obstructing passageways. The 2.11kg weight requires a solid wall fixing (two keyhole slots on the rear allow mounting onto screws or wall hooks rated for the load). The piece works in both contemporary and traditional interiors where warm metallic tones and animal-form sculpture are already part of the scheme.

The antique gold finish is applied over the cast aluminium surface, giving a warm bronze-gold tone with darker patina in the recessed areas where the texture is deepest. This creates contrast between the raised highlights (brighter gold) and the shadowed valleys (deeper bronze), emphasising the sculptural detail. The finish is sealed to resist tarnishing but not intended for outdoor or high-humidity locations. Aluminium keeps the weight manageable compared to bronze or resin equivalents of the same size.

How is it mounted to the wall?

Two keyhole slots on the rear of the sculpture allow it to hang on screws or wall hooks. The 2.11kg weight requires secure fixings into solid wall material or studs — standard plasterboard plugs may not be sufficient without a spreader plate or toggle fixing.

Can it be used outdoors?

The antique gold finish is sealed but not weatherproofed for exterior use. The piece is designed for indoor installation in dry conditions. High-humidity areas like bathrooms may cause the finish to patina further over time.

What other pieces are in the Kariba collection?

The Kariba range from Libra Interiors includes matching animal-form sculptures and decorative accessories in the same antique gold finish. Use the search function or browse the Libra Interiors collection at Niori to find coordinating pieces.

How is the finish maintained?

Dust with a soft dry cloth. For fingerprints or marks, use a barely-damp microfibre cloth and dry immediately. Avoid metal polishes, abrasive cleaners or soaking — these can strip the antique patina and leave a uniform bright gold that loses the textural contrast.