{"product_id":"babanki-african-elephant-head-mask-with-encrusted-cowries-coins-1","title":"Babanki African Elephant Head Mask with Encrusted Cowries \u0026 Coins","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake a striking statement with this impressive handcrafted Babanki elephant headdress from Cameroon. The piece is richly decorated with cowrie shells, metal\/coin-like embellishments, raised decorative elements, and gold-tone accents over a dark sculpted form. Its dramatic elephant-inspired silhouette makes it an exceptional wall display, African art collectible, or statement piece for an art and culture collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Cameroon Grassfields, the elephant is strongly associated with royal authority, leadership, prestige, strength, and social status. Elephant masks and representations were historically connected with powerful societies and royal institutions. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umma.umich.edu\/objects\/elephant-mask-1997-1-319\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Art Object: Elephant Mask – University of Michigan Museum of Art\"\u003eUniversity of Michigan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Babanki, also known as Kedjom, are part of the culturally rich Cameroon Grassfields region, where masks and sculptural forms have long played important roles in ceremonies, festivals, funerals, and expressions of social and royal status. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maskmuseum.org\/mask\/babanki-elephant-1\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Babanki Elephant Crest – Second Face\"\u003eMask Museum\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Babanki, Cameroon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Elephant headdress \/ mask\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Traditional Cameroon Grassfields African art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Sculpted wood with cowrie shells and metal\/coin-like decorative elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: Approximately 3.5 kg \/ 7.5 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight\/Length: Approximately 33 inches \/ 83.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay: Ideal for wall display or as part of an African art collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Sold as is\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Please Note About This Artwork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an art piece, not a newly manufactured decorative product. Because of its handcrafted and artistic nature, minor imperfections, variations, irregularities, signs of age, and inconsistencies in the materials or finish are to be expected. These characteristics are part of the individuality and character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe item is sold as is. Please carefully review the photographs, dimensions, and description before purchasing. The piece shown in the photographs is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican art collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCameroon and Grassfields art enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultural heritage collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum-style home décor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStatement wall décor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican-inspired interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt galleries and private collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique gifts for collectors of African art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Masks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50186355966200,"sku":"AFL1490DEF","price":399.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2800\/8682\/files\/African_bamileke_handmade_babanki_elephant_head_mask_with_bronze_coins_and_cowries_encrusted.jpg?v=1787169321","url":"https:\/\/afrilege.com\/products\/babanki-african-elephant-head-mask-with-encrusted-cowries-coins-1","provider":"Afrilege","version":"1.0","type":"link"}