Mighty, intelligent, gentle giants who can also be terrifyingly fierce - elephants have fascinated people for thousands of years.
These elephant masks were made by children at the Museum. They were inspired by Ganesh, the Hindu god with the head of an elephant. Children decorated their masks with patterns and jewels.
Have a look at some gold African elephants in Museum explorer
Thomas’ mask is decorated with stars, triangles and squares.
Eda’s elephant has gold curly hair and extra tusks in different colours.
Michael’s elephant is smiling.
This mask has great bushy hair and spiky teeth.
This elephant is a mighty ruler – can you see its crown?
Lola and Coco have drawn on wrinkly trunks and flapping eyelashes.