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Animal African Masks: Lion, Elephant, Bird And More Explained
New: the 2nd edition of Within Carved Lines: The Secret Meanings of African Masks is out now. Get the book → Animal figures show up constantly on African masks, and none of it is decoration for decoration’s sake. Each animal usually carries a specific job. Authority. Fertility. Sight into the spirit world. Here is what…
