Dougie M,
Our Moderators (bless 'em) allow us enormous latitude on this Thread (which is part of its charm, and the reason for its enduring success). We drift to and fro.
Seems I was on the wrong continent, but "namao" did sound SE Asia-ish, and a large wooden elephant
does sound as if it might have come from there. After all,they are not indigenous to N. America
AFAIK !
Danny.