Description : DECORATIVE HAND PAINTED CARVED WOOD AFRICAN TRIBAL ELEPHANT MASK -15 x 6 -VERY GOOD CONDITION Animals are frequent theme of African art of mask making. They represent the spirit of an animal and one that bears the mask, becomes that animal himself which allows for communication with that animal, for instance to ask animal to keep away from the village. In other cases animal is a symbol of virtue.
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About the lot N° 38 Title : African Tribal Elephant Mask Size : 15 x 6 Condition report : VERY GOOD CONDITION