What wood is the elephant woodcarving in Yunnan?

The elephant wood carving in Yunnan is basswood. According to relevant public information, Yunnan woodcarving elephant is a kind of woodcarving handicraft, carved from basswood. Elephants are regarded as auspicious animals in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, which is the only place where elephants are produced in China. Swarms of Asian elephants are the real kings of the forest.