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Babanki Elephant Mask Cameroon
Babanki Elephant Mask Cameroon

Babanki Elephant Mask Cameroon

Located in London, Lambeth

The use of elephant masks is considered a special privilege because the elephant is a majestic animal.

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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Beaded Elephant Mask, Grassland People, Cameroon
Beaded Elephant Mask, Grassland People, Cameroon

Beaded Elephant Mask, Grassland People, Cameroon

Located in Leuven , BE

Beaded elephant mask, Grassland people, Cameroon.

Category

20th Century Cameroonian Antiquities

Materials

Glass

Bronze Gueridon Stand with Elephant Mask Accents, Round Marble Top
Bronze Gueridon Stand with Elephant Mask Accents, Round Marble Top

Bronze Gueridon Stand with Elephant Mask Accents, Round Marble Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Raised on a trio of splayed legs, each headed by elephant masks with rings, and ending in paw feet, joined by a circular stretcher.

Category

Late 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cameroon Bamileke Elephant Mask dating from the early 20th Century
Cameroon Bamileke Elephant Mask dating from the early 20th Century

Cameroon Bamileke Elephant Mask dating from the early 20th Century

Located in CA, CA

Bamileke elephant masks, worn by the Kuosi society in Cameroon were elaborate beaded masks signifying wealth and power.

Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Art

Materials

Glass

Large Vintage Bamileke Elephant Mask, Cameroon, Decorative, Tribal, Circa 1930
Large Vintage Bamileke Elephant Mask, Cameroon, Decorative, Tribal, Circa 1930

Large Vintage Bamileke Elephant Mask, Cameroon, Decorative, Tribal, Circa 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage Bamileke elephant mask. A Cameroonian, ebonised hardwood decorative tribal mask, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Export Apple Green Crackle Glaze Elephant Mask Handles Vase Kangxi Mark
Chinese Export Apple Green Crackle Glaze Elephant Mask Handles Vase Kangxi Mark

Chinese Export Apple Green Crackle Glaze Elephant Mask Handles Vase Kangxi Mark

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 20th century apple green Chinese Export vase with a crackle glaze and elephant mask handles. It is marked. The has the Kangxi mark.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Guro Carved Elephant Mask, Côte d'Ivoire
Guro Carved Elephant Mask, Côte d'Ivoire

Guro Carved Elephant Mask, Côte d'Ivoire

Located in Nottingham, GB

This striking example represents a Vi, or Wi, type elephant mask, a form associated with one of the most respected and powerful animals within Guro symbolism.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ibo-Izzi, Nigeria Old ‘Ogbodo Enyi’ Elephant Mask
Ibo-Izzi, Nigeria Old ‘Ogbodo Enyi’ Elephant Mask

Ibo-Izzi, Nigeria Old ‘Ogbodo Enyi’ Elephant Mask

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

The elephant mask 'ogbodo enyi' is worn horizontally on top of the head.

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Ethnic Design-Very early Bamileke Elephant Mask embroided with trade beads.
Ethnic Design-Very early Bamileke Elephant Mask embroided with trade beads.

Ethnic Design-Very early Bamileke Elephant Mask embroided with trade beads.

Located in Leuven , BE

Bamileke Kuosi Elephant masks comprise cloth panels and hoods woven from plantain fiber over raffia.

Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Beads, Organic Material

Large Korean Bronze Tripod Censer, Elephant Handled
Large Korean Bronze Tripod Censer, Elephant Handled

Large Korean Bronze Tripod Censer, Elephant Handled

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Sculptural vintage bronze censer, or incense burner, is raised on three short feet and equipped with distinctive twin elephant mask handles. The rounded, graphic body blends seamless...

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Chinese Qing Dehua White Porcelain Tripod Censer & Cover
Chinese Qing Dehua White Porcelain Tripod Censer & Cover

Chinese Qing Dehua White Porcelain Tripod Censer & Cover

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The small censer stands raised on three elephant mask and trunk feet supporting a squat ovoid body with C scroll strap handles applied to either side of the body.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Antique Japanese Pair of Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases
Antique Japanese Pair of Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases

Antique Japanese Pair of Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases

Located in Newark, England

Each vase is of bottle form with a flared neck and globular body, raised on a tripod plinth base and fitted with elephant mask handles. The surfaces are extensively inlaid in silver,...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan
Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan

Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

Of baluster form and unusual size, yet still retaining elegant proportions, the lobed body rising from a splayed lotus pedestal foot, and surmounted by a short neck with a finely cas...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Pair Of Famille Rose, “Cong” Form, Porcelain Vases, Qing Dynasty
Antique Chinese Pair Of Famille Rose, “Cong” Form, Porcelain Vases, Qing Dynasty

Antique Chinese Pair Of Famille Rose, “Cong” Form, Porcelain Vases, Qing Dynasty

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This pair of porcelain vases are raised on circular foot rings with squared bodies featuring exquisitely moulded elephant mask and faux loose ring handles, with one to either side of...

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

African Ivory Coast 20th Century Wood Baule Goli Elephant Face Mask with Horns
African Ivory Coast 20th Century Wood Baule Goli Elephant Face Mask with Horns

African Ivory Coast 20th Century Wood Baule Goli Elephant Face Mask with Horns

Located in Queens, NY

African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved wood ceremonial Goli (traditional African dance and masquerade of the Baule) face mask in elephant form with horns, incised decoration, eye an...

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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn

Antique French Porcelain, Gilt and Silvered Brass Clock Set
Antique French Porcelain, Gilt and Silvered Brass Clock Set

Antique French Porcelain, Gilt and Silvered Brass Clock Set

Located in London, GB

The vases’ shoulders are decorated with parcel gilt beading and they are mounted with parcel gilt and silvered elephant masks holding ring handles. The bodies of the vases feature co...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Regency Black Lacquered Elephant Side Table
English Regency Black Lacquered Elephant Side Table

English Regency Black Lacquered Elephant Side Table

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency (Anglo-Indian) (Mid-19th Century) style black lacquered and parcel silver gilt carved and trimmed side table with scallop design edged top on 3 elephant mask legs. C...

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Antique 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

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Rare Khmer Elephant Mask Earthenware Vase
Rare Khmer Elephant Mask Earthenware Vase

Rare Khmer Elephant Mask Earthenware Vase

Unavailable

H 9.5 in Dm 7.75 in

Rare Khmer Elephant Mask Earthenware Vase

Located in New York, NY

Rare Khmer Elephant Mask Earthenware Vase Cambodian, 11th Century The rich, dark-brown drip glaze and the expressive elephant head make this an outstanding example of early Khmer c...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ganesh Mask
Ganesh Mask

Ganesh Mask

Unavailable

H 43 in W 20 in D 6 in

Ganesh Mask

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Ganesha elephant head ceremonial mask. Ganesha is regarded as the remover of obstacles, the patron of the arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom.

Category

20th Century Indian Folk Art Masks

Figura Piero Silver Plated Pewter Champagne Cooler
Figura Piero Silver Plated Pewter Champagne Cooler

Figura Piero Silver Plated Pewter Champagne Cooler

Unavailable

H 15 in W 32 in D 18 in

Figura Piero Silver Plated Pewter Champagne Cooler

Located in Stamford, CT

Silver plated pewter champagne cooler in the form of a circus drum supporting the bowl, with elephant mask handles. Stamp to the bottom. Made in Italy.

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20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Antique Occasional Table, Indian Teak, Carved, Coffee, Elephants, Late Victorian
Antique Occasional Table, Indian Teak, Carved, Coffee, Elephants, Late Victorian

Antique Occasional Table, Indian Teak, Carved, Coffee, Elephants, Late Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An Indian, solid teak carved coffee table with Elephant masks, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Center Tables

Materials

Teak

Old Kuba Mukenga Helmet Mask
Old Kuba Mukenga Helmet Mask

Old Kuba Mukenga Helmet Mask

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H 22 in W 22 in D 17 in

Old Kuba Mukenga Helmet Mask

Located in Rochester, NY

Kuba Mukenga or elephant mask of helmet form with expressive facial features.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

A Blue Craquelle Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp
A Blue Craquelle Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp

A Blue Craquelle Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A twentieth century vase with light blue craquelle glaze, with elephant mask handles to the neck, now converted as a lamp.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

3-piece Indian silver tea set
3-piece Indian silver tea set

3-piece Indian silver tea set

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H 6 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

3-piece Indian silver tea set

By T.R. Tawker & Sons

Located in London, GB

Applied, hand-chased castings include the elephant feet supports, elephant mask spouts and handles.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

A large hand decorated  Indian Raj period brass Jardinière circa 1880
A large hand decorated  Indian Raj period brass Jardinière circa 1880

A large hand decorated Indian Raj period brass Jardinière circa 1880

Located in Central England, GB

And to each side, there is an elephant mask head ring handle. The whole of the body is hand worked with intricate foliate boarders and a continuous central scene of numerous animals ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ceylonese 19th Century Carved Ebony Side Chairs with Specimen Inlay Gall
Pair of Ceylonese 19th Century Carved Ebony Side Chairs with Specimen Inlay Gall

Pair of Ceylonese 19th Century Carved Ebony Side Chairs with Specimen Inlay Gall

Located in Benington, Herts

The knees have carved elephant masks, the trunks holding leafy branches and the faces carved with real vitality and character.

Category

Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Side Chairs

Materials

Ebony

Japy Freres Ormolu and Porcelain Oriental Antique French Clock
Japy Freres Ormolu and Porcelain Oriental Antique French Clock

Japy Freres Ormolu and Porcelain Oriental Antique French Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

The case is decorated with stylised cherry branches forming the urn handles and the feet of the clock. Elephants masks are fitted to the sides. The dial is signed for the Brighton re...

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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Christopher Tucker Plaster Cast Wall Sculpture of a Woman's Torso C.1950
Christopher Tucker Plaster Cast Wall Sculpture of a Woman's Torso C.1950

Christopher Tucker Plaster Cast Wall Sculpture of a Woman's Torso C.1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

Christopher Tucker was a famous makeup artist who was well known to have created John Hurt’s prosthetics for The Elephant Man and Michael Crawford’s mask in The Phantom of the Opera.

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Bamileke elephant mask
Bamileke elephant mask

Bamileke elephant mask

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H 53.55 in W 17.72 in D 8.67 in

Bamileke elephant mask

Located in Diest, BE

The elite Kuosi masking society controls the right to own and wear elephant masks, and the society assists the fon, or king, as preserver and enforcer of the sociopolitical hierarchy.

Category

Vintage 1950s Cameroonian Masks

Materials

Korhogo Cloth, Natural Fiber, Raffia, Beads

Small Ganesha Khon Elephant Mask
Small Ganesha Khon Elephant Mask

Small Ganesha Khon Elephant Mask

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H 15 in W 9.75 in D 9 in

Small Ganesha Khon Elephant Mask

Located in New York, NY

A small Khon dance drama mask of Ganesha, a Hindu deity, patron of the arts, remover of obstacles and the deva of wisdom, small, on stand. Dimensions: 9 3/4"W x 9"D x 15&qu...

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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

18c. Carved Elephant Accent Table with Later Mirrored Top
18c. Carved Elephant Accent Table with Later Mirrored Top

18c. Carved Elephant Accent Table with Later Mirrored Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unusual table, having a round top of spotted mirror, on wooden base with distressed painted finish; its spiral vase shaped pedestal column, set upon a foot carved into a quartet of e...

Category

Antique 18th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Vases
Pair of Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Vases

Pair of Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Vases

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H 12.25 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Pair of Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Vases

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of Meiji period Satsuma earthenware vases, each with applied elephant-mask handles, painted in overglaze pastel enamels and gilt with a continuous central frieze of sages and ...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Elephant Trunk Mask 'Headdress'
Elephant Trunk Mask 'Headdress'

Elephant Trunk Mask 'Headdress'

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H 13 in W 14 in D 20 in

Elephant Trunk Mask 'Headdress'

Located in New York, NY

Elaborately trimmed with shell and hair decoration. Shell eyes. The surface is highly decorative, composed of intricately beaded geometric designs and cowrie shells. On red cloth bas...

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20th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Textile, Raffia, Beads

Rose Medallion Porcelain Vase, Late Qing Period
Rose Medallion Porcelain Vase, Late Qing Period

Rose Medallion Porcelain Vase, Late Qing Period

Located in seoul, KR

The square body famille rose porcelain vase with a Rose Medallion pattern, gilt highlights, and polychrome enamel decoration with alternating medallions of court life against a groun...

Category

Antique 19th Century Hong Kong Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Ceylonese 19th Century Carved Ebony Side Chair with Specimen Inlay Galle Distric
Ceylonese 19th Century Carved Ebony Side Chair with Specimen Inlay Galle Distric

Ceylonese 19th Century Carved Ebony Side Chair with Specimen Inlay Galle Distric

Located in Benington, Herts

The knees have carved elephant masks, the trunks holding leafy branches and the faces carved with real vitality and character.

Category

Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Side Chairs

Materials

Ebony

Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censor with Buddhist Lions
Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censor with Buddhist Lions

Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censor with Buddhist Lions

Located in Austin, TX

A Japanese Meiji period patinated bronze censor of globular form flanked by applied wave tailed Buddhistic lion handles beneath a collar of stylized ruyi in shallow relief, surmounte...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Paper Machier Elephant Mask
Paper Machier Elephant Mask

Paper Machier Elephant Mask

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H 21 in W 16 in D 12 in

Paper Machier Elephant Mask

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful painted circus elephant mask.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Masks

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase
19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase

Located in London, GB

A 19th century bronze trumpet vase with elephant mask handles to the stem Signed to the underside

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Vase Lamp
19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Vase Lamp

19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century blue and white crackle glazed porcelain vase having figurative decoration throughout, with bronzed elephant mask handles and now mounted as a lamp base.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Faience Indian Pedestal
Faience Indian Pedestal

Faience Indian Pedestal

By Henry Doulton

Located in Southport, CT

The urn and pedestal modeled in a Hispano-Moresque style with panels of flowers and foliage interspaced with elephant masks, in shades of sand, blue and green.

Category

20th Century English Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century Grand Tour Hanging Brass Oil Lamp
19th Century Grand Tour Hanging Brass Oil Lamp

19th Century Grand Tour Hanging Brass Oil Lamp

Located in New York, NY

19th century Grand Tour hanging brass oil lamp with three elephant heads, Bacchanalian masks, and an acorn shaped finial.

Category

Antique 19th Century Grand Tour Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

African Mask, Royal Beaded Elephant
African Mask, Royal Beaded Elephant

African Mask, Royal Beaded Elephant

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H 43 in W 18 in D 14 in

African Mask, Royal Beaded Elephant

Located in Atlanta, GA

African royal beaded elephant mask - Bameleke Tribe, Cameroon - Fully beaded over wooden base.

Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

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Elephant Mask For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic elephant mask available at 1stDibs. Each elephant mask for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using beads, glass and paper. Your living room may not be complete without an elephant mask — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An elephant mask is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made elephant mask over the years, but those crafted by Igbo People are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Elephant Mask?

The average selling price for an elephant mask at 1stDibs is $2,685, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $10,000 for the highest priced.