11 feb 1900 anni - Aka Elephant Mask

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Elephant and leopard represented power
Fon(divine king) could transform into elephant
Leopards were thought to be able to transform into human
Connection to divine rule and essence of animals
People who wore the mask would have had power aswell(warriors/court officials)
Expressed the political stability of hierarchy
Only community fon trusted with the symbols of power

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