New York, New York: Endowed Elephant Statue

A too-anatomically complete statue, part of the United Nations sculpture garden. Currently closed, and surrounded by a cordon of modesty shrubs.
Address:
1st Ave., New York, NY
Directions:
Hidden in the trees on the southeast corner of 1st Ave. and E. 48th St.
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UN Elephant statue. Endowed Elephant Statue

The trees in the UN garden are leafless in March, but the gardeners are making sure the Endowed Elephant is well covered in all seasons!

[Jerome Strauss, 03/24/2012]
Anatomically Correct Elephant Statue Unveiled in Sin City

A life-size bronze statue, cast from an African Bull elephant, has been dedicated as part of the United Nations sculpture garden in New York City, NY. Before the ceremony, workers maneuvered potted plants to block the public's view of the statue's 2-FOOT LONG PENIS.

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