Salvadoran House Charm: "Elefante"
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Charms and Talismans
Object Type: House Charms
Country: El Salvador
Continent: Central America
Geographic Region: Central America
Materials: Wood
width: 7 in;
height: 5 in;
depth: 2.5 in
Elephant carvings are placed in Salvadoran houses to bring good luck to the home. They are displayed either facing the door (one source), or turning away from the door (a second source).
Source:
Concepcion Duenas
Blanca Serrano