Revered throughout history, the elephant is known for its greatness and strength despite being gentle which is symbolic of nobility. Early human civilizations are known to have intimate knowledge of elephants, observing them and find similarity with human behaviour. Elephants are known to be tough protectors, especially towards their young and they will risk their lives for the sake of others in confrontation with a ferocious predator. Within the herd, the elephant has been known to grieve when members of the herd pass away and return to visit the dead carcass. This behaviour link the elephant to loyalty and honour.
The symbolic relationship between elephants and humans are depicted in many mythologies across continents and cultures. Some attributes related to the elephant include strength, wisdom, nobility, royalty, loyalty, longevity and happiness. Many regard the elephant as a carrier of good luck and fortune that represents status and power. Large and stable, the elephant is unassailable and it is the largest living terrestrial animal. Human folklore has equate the elephant as the tribal chief of the forest which will resolve disputes among the animals in the forest. Benevolent and respected, the elephant is a positive symbol without undesirable effect.
African Elephant Pels (Fur in Afrikaans) has been used to make jewellery to connote all the positive traits of the elephant. The use of Pels as jewellery dates back many centuries and it is considered that people who wear them will be shielded from harm, illness and adversity. As the elephant walks in peace with mother earth, they are known to absorb the positive energy of nature, in the form of water, earth, wind, fire (in the form of heat from the sun). As such, they are in synchronization with the universe and elephant pels jewellery is believed to bring good fortune and luck to their owners as well.
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