These abstract elephants are carved from serpentine, a traditional stone used in Zimbabwean sculpture and found in many deposits throughout the country. Its colors vary from black, brown, green to dark orange and variegated. The elephant signifies strength, royalty, dignity, patience, wisdom, longevity, and happiness. A powerful symbol of good fortune, keeping a lucky elephant in your home is thought to protect you from bad luck and stimulate prosperity in your life.