The Charging Herd

• Artist: Carl E. Akeley
• Medium: Bronze
• Dates: 1915
• Dimensions: 12 5/8 x 28 3/8 x 12 5/8 in., 80.4 lb. (32.1 x 72.1 x 32.1 cm, 36.5kg)
• Markings: Inscribed on proper rear of base: "Cast for / George D. Pratt Esqr. No. [?] / Limited to Ten Copies / C.E.A and 11-9-1"
• Signature: Inscribed on proper left side of base: "The Charging Herd" and "Carl E. Akeley / © 1915"
• Collection: American Art
• Museum Location: BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 29, Shelf D
• Accession Number: 16.508
• Image: "Overall", 16.508_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Statuette of herd of seven elephants; pressed tightly together; herd strides down a declining base. Condition: good; white corrosion in some crevices.