This wood mask is an authentic one of a kind mask, hand carved and purchased in West Africa.

Elephants are the world's most commanding land creatures, unsurpassed in grandeur and power. Thus elephant masks, while rare in Africa, are fully appropriate symbols of important leaders or, at least, their respected deputies or messengers. Therefore, the elephant mask is a representation of political authority and are bestowed on royalty or the elderly in the tribe.

This elephant mask depicts salient features of the elephant's long trunk, large ears, and large tusks. There are beautiful detailed carvings down the center of the elephant's forehead, on the ears, and around the eyes. This is a cap crest or a forehead mask which the mask wearer would put on his or her forehead.

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Height: 25 inches
Width: 9 inches
Depth: 6.5 inches
Weight: 2 pounds
Materials: Wood
Origin: Guro Tribe - Ivory Coast, Africa

Hanging Instructions: Two holes are pre carved into the top portion of the back of the mask. String is tied through the holes for immediate hanging.

Care: Dust the piece as needed.

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