Vintage Elephant Brooch Sterling Silver Thailand

Featuring hand hammered or chased metalwork. The detailed scrolling and floral patterns across the body are characteristic of traditional craftsmanship from Thailand. Elephant Jewelry with the trunk up is traditionally a symbol of good luck, strength, and power. In Thai culture the trunk up position is specifically associated with attracting abundance and luck to the wearer. Thailand was known as Siam until 1939. The Thailand stamp on the back indicates it was made after the name change. It was likely made between the 1940s and 1970s. #Vintage #SterlingSilver #Elephant #Brooch #Pin #Retro