Depending on when you arrive, you might find some of the sculptors working. If you lack your own transportation, they have two stores in Chiang Mai proper. One is on Ratchadamnoen road, while the other is on Nimmanhaemin soi 1 (GPS: 18.799713,98.967657). The good news: these are exquisite pieces that will stand the test of time. The bad news: the small ones start at 2,000 baht (~$61 USD). More reasonably priced souvenir include notebooks, postcards, and elephants in the modern art style.