'Satao' | charcoal

This charcoal piece pays tribute to Satao — one of Africa’s most legendary “super tuskers,” an elephant whose immense ivory and gentle, ancient presence made him a symbol of Kenya’s wild heritage. Born from a rare and shrinking gene pool, Satao carried tusks so long they nearly touched the ground, the kind seen in only a tiny fraction of African elephants today. Satao’s life was magnificent, and his death was a devastating loss that resonated across the world, highlighting the urgent need for protection of Africa’s giants. This artwork captures both his strength and his vulnerability — the stillness left behind by an elephant whose sheer presence once commanded the plains. A powerful, emotive piece for collectors who honour the beauty, fragility, and legacy of Africa’s great tuskers — and the fight to keep them walking the earth.