Here are a bunch of shops with that “off the streets” quality…
adix1977
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5860744 These carved elephants are in the art category. The photo frames still have price tags on them.
juicyjewelz
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6027099
vintagetibet
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7909375 A reader thinks this site is their source.