Wooden Elephant African Mask /Headdress From Kisangani

Hand carved wooden elephant mask. This is a rather unique piece. Part of an estate collection. Very very good condition. The right to own & wear elephant masks is carefully controlled. Only members of royal families, court officials, wealthy, and by important warriors. Worn at funerals, celebrations and important events. You can tell by the wear on it that it is a very old piece of.