Elephant Mask
| Origin | Cameroon Grasslands |
|---|---|
| Title | Elephant Mask |
| Date | 19th–20th century |
| Medium | Wood and pigment |
| Dimensions | Object: 9 1/4 × 30 1/2 × 15 3/8 in. (23.5 × 77.5 × 39.1 cm) Overall: 9 1/4 × 30 1/2 × 15 3/8 in. (23.5 × 77.5 × 39.1 cm) |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. Ernst Anspach, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 79.4 |
| This artwork is currently on view. | |
A mask in the form of an elephant head. The head has large ears, and two curving tusks on either side of the trunk.
Masks in the Grasslands depict both humans and animals. Among animals depicted, elephants are among the most prestigious: the size and strength of the animal has made it an important symbol of leaders across the region.
Provenance research is ongoing for this and many other items in the Eskenazi Museum of Art permanent collection. For more information about the provenance of this artwork, please contact the department curator with specific questions.
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"Elephant Mask | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=79.4