Superb Mask of Justice - Fang - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Ngil Fang justice mask from Gabon, carved in wood with kaolin, 33 cm high, 20 cm wide, 13 cm deep, dating to 2000–2010, in good condition, sold without a stand.

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Ngil Justice Mask – Fang, tribe of Gabon.

Wood, kaolin.

The mask was worn at night, during criminal procedures in which the grand initiate, masked, moved from house to house, to have the culprit revealed to him during cases, often homicide cases.

Once the author is identified, the mask bearer was competent to pronounce the sentence, most often death. A truly unusual legal object, the mask is highly decorative and can be mounted on a presentation stand. An unusual gift for a lawyer or criminal law jurist, or an African art enthusiast.

The face is made of wood painted with kaolin, delivered without a support but very easy to hang. It is in very good condition apart from a slight chip at the chin, which adds a touch of authenticity to this very beautiful object.

Ngil Justice Mask – Fang, tribe of Gabon.

Wood, kaolin.

The mask was worn at night, during criminal procedures in which the grand initiate, masked, moved from house to house, to have the culprit revealed to him during cases, often homicide cases.

Once the author is identified, the mask bearer was competent to pronounce the sentence, most often death. A truly unusual legal object, the mask is highly decorative and can be mounted on a presentation stand. An unusual gift for a lawyer or criminal law jurist, or an African art enthusiast.

The face is made of wood painted with kaolin, delivered without a support but very easy to hang. It is in very good condition apart from a slight chip at the chin, which adds a touch of authenticity to this very beautiful object.

Details

Indigenous object name
Superb Mask of Justice
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Fang
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
33 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
13 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
97.76%
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