Janus- Helm-Masker - Gabon

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The Janus- Helm-Masker is a wooden mask from Gabon linked to the Fan people (Ngontang), measuring 40 cm high, 20 cm wide and 20 cm deep, weighing 5069 g and sold with a stand in good condition.

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Description from the seller

These original, beautiful, and well-preserved wooden JANUS helmet mask originates from the Gabon region and was used by the Fang people. The mask is also known as Ngontang and weighs 1450 grams; it is supplied with a handsome heavy approx. 1800 grams black console. The dimensions without the console are H 400 mm, W 200 mm. The package, weighing about 4050 grams, is well packed and will be shipped by PostNL.

These original, beautiful, and well-preserved wooden JANUS helmet mask originates from the Gabon region and was used by the Fang people. The mask is also known as Ngontang and weighs 1450 grams; it is supplied with a handsome heavy approx. 1800 grams black console. The dimensions without the console are H 400 mm, W 200 mm. The package, weighing about 4050 grams, is well packed and will be shipped by PostNL.

Details

Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Gabon
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Janus- Helm-Masker
Height
40 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
5069 g
Sold by
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Objects sold
76.92%
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