African Elephant Spirit II Hand Carved African Wood Mask Obsidian With its creamy

With its creamy

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African Elephant Spirit II Hand Carved African Wood Mask Obsidian With its creamyShaped like an elongated almond, this violet and black mask is elegant and beautiful. Theophilus Sackey carves the piece from sese wood, paints it by hand and leaves carved out details in a cream hue. Vertical lines in parallel represent neatly combed hair, where a mighty African elephant stands out. Below, another elephant is revealed by Sackey. materials: Sese wood Intended as wall decor 18 in. H x 7. 75 in. W x 3. 1 in. D