For UNSOLD Bali elephant masks: GO TO BALI STYLE ELEPHANT MASKS PAGE
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The Bali elephant mask above has been vetted as being authentic.
Most of he Bali elephant masks below show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.
 Mask 1 SOLD |
 Mask 3 SOLD |
 Mask 4 SOLD |
Mask 8 SOLD |
Mask 2 SOLD |
Mask 13 SOLD |
Mask 10 SOLD |
 BALI STYLE Mask 5 SOLD |
BALI Style |
Mask 7 50" high SOLD |
Mask 9 42" high SOLD |
Elephant masks, worn on the top of the head, were an important part of every ritual dance sequence. The elephant was a royal icon and elephant masks were owned by lineage groups. Their importance was second only to the leader mask and was danced last, in a very stately manner, befitting its high rank.
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