But a closer look will reveal that each life-sized figure is actually a sculpture.
Theyre crafted from the Lantana camara weed, which is native to around 40% of Indias protected areas.
The makers first photographed the elephants and then created intricate drawings to study their form.
Then, it was time to bring them to life.
Finally, the sculptures are coated with protective Osmo oil to ensure their preservation for many years to come.
This way of looking at the world is rooted in mutual respect and reciprocity,saysElephant Family USA.
The elephant herd is currently on the first leg of its 3,500-mile journey across the U.S.
Check out the incredible installation below and find out Great Elephant Migrationproject on theElephant Family USA website.
100 life-sized elephant sculptures can currently be found along Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island.
Each elephant was handcrafted by the CoExistence Collective, an organization of 200 Indigenous artisans.
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