The beautiful bronze and ivory images of the Art Deco period, while beautiful even today, still contained large amounts of ivory, often obtained from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, then Belgian congo.  So much ivory was stolen from Africa that it became cheap and easy to obtain in Belgium and then, of course, Paris where so many of the Deco artists lived and worked.

To make sure that no more elephants are harmed in the making of beautiful things, Art Deco NFT will donate 5% of the proceeds of all sales to the protection of African elephants.  Proceeds will go directly to the Knysna Elephant Park in Knysna, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

https://knysnaelephantpark.co.za/

Just outside of Cape Town, the Knysna Elephant Park provides visitors a unique experience: meeting the herd.

As the website explains:

An opportunity of a lifetime, as our guides take you up close and personal with our gentle giants. Following a short informative video, guests are transported to the field, where they have the chance to feed and walk among our free-roaming herd of African Elephants. Should you wish to feed the elephants, ‘elephant snack buckets’ are available to purchase at reception.

Responsible and educational interactions enable guests to appreciate the awe-inspiring presence of these animals, on elephant terms. There are no fences to spoil the close encounter and our environment encourages elephants to exhibit natural behaviours.  During the “Meet our Herd’ daily tours, our elephants are not required to walk with guests but rather, guests are able to walk among the elephants in their own environment where they roam and move about at their own will. Our herd of elephants play a vital role in closing the gap between man and animal, allowing us to better understand the plight of the African Elephant and that of their peers in the Knysna Forest. Visitors leave the park with a sense of awe for these magnificent animals.

So, as you purchase your Miami Deco NFT, keep in mind that part of your purchase will go to improving human – elephant relations into the future.