Elephant with broken tusks
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Title |
Elephant with broken tusks |
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Description |
6 x 4 x 2.5' ; stained wood wiht 1 missing & broken tusk; In Africa, south of the Sahara, wood is the natural material for carving. African carvings are symbols of power and ritual in the life of the tribe. The purpose for this elephant carving is unknown; it was probably carved specifically to be sold in a local market to foreign tourists. The Yoruba, Baule, Kuba, and Dan peoples of Africa are among many that are noted for carved ritual pieces in their culture. Elephants are symbols of good luck, health, and prosperity. This carved elephant may represent an African elephant, the species that lives in Sub-Sarah Africa. They are usually larger than their relative, the Asian Elephant, and have a different shape and size of ears, truck, and forehead. |
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Subject |
Elephants ; Elephants in art ; Woodwork ; Art, African, Africa, East. |
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Publisher |
Thought to have been purchased in Kenya.; Mar-05 |
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Rights |
Giertz Education Center @ the Krannert Art Museum |
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