Tshokwane Elephant Sterling Silver SP116

This bull derives his name from the Tshokwane Picnic site.

Range: Tshokwane section and Metsi-Metsi Trails area

Special Features: Characteristic V notch in right ear. Both of his tusk was broken before his death and various levels.

General: Tshokwane is probably most famous of the “death charge” on well-known wildlife photographer Daryl Belfour, at the time Tshokwane ranger Johann Oelofse was given instructions to seek and destroy the bull after the fatal discharge, How ever, it was decided to do full investigation of the scene first. It was found through study of his spoor markings several mock charges were done distinguished by the depth of the footprints left in the ground. It was concluded that the human element has caused the charges, and it was agreed that the bull would not be destroyed Tshokwane field rangers found the carcass of this formidable bull on the 14^{th of} September 1998 near the Orpen Dam. He had several wounds on his body, and it was therefore assumed he had been in a fight with another bull, and his wounds had approved fatal. He was estimated to be 55 years old at the time of his death.

Material: Sterling Silver (925)
Size of Pendant:3mm x 2,5mm
Care: Use a soft cloth and store
Chain available optional extra: