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Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

This Fang Ngil mask is a traditional work of the Fang people, originating from Gabon and Cameroon. Made from carved wood and adorned with natural pigments, it was used by the Ngil secret society during initiation and justice rituals.

Ce masque fang ngil est une œuvre traditionnelle du peuple fang, originaire du gabon et du cameroun.

Réalisé en bois sculpté et agrémenté de pigments naturels, il était utilisé par la société secrète ngil lors de rituels d’initiation et de justice.


Mask - Gabon  (No reserve price)

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

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Fang Ngil mask carved in wood with natural pigments, from Gabon and the Fang people, historically used by the Ngil secret society in initiation and justice rites; 37 cm high, 20 cm wide; good condition with minor wear and age-related stains.

Mask - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Fang Ngil mask carved in wood with natural pigments, from Gabon and the Fang people, historically used by the Ngil secret society in initiation and justice rites; 37 cm high, 20 cm wide; good condition with minor wear and age-related stains.

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