African Babanki Elephant Mask 25

This African Mask from the Babanki people of Cameroon measures 41 inches tall, 13 inches wide and is hand-carved of wood, and trimmed with hammered brass accents. The Babanki people are known for their elephant masks. The elephant is a royal animal in Babanki tradition, and these masks may be worn only by privileged members of the community on special occasions such as during dances, festivals, and funerals. The movements of dancers wearing the elephant mask are slow and majestic, imitating the elephant itself and befitting his dignity. The elephant mask is second in prestige only to the human mask. FREE US SHIPPING