Mask - fang - Gabon (No reserve price)

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The wooden Fang mask titled Masque is a reproduction from Gabon, with provenance from a gallery or antique dealer.

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Description from the seller

This lightweight mask represents the spirit of an ancestor and was used for social control purposes by Ngil, the judicial association. Facial markings, abstract features, and bold, elegant lines are typical of Fang masks, which have been among the most influential in modern art.

This lightweight mask represents the spirit of an ancestor and was used for social control purposes by Ngil, the judicial association. Facial markings, abstract features, and bold, elegant lines are typical of Fang masks, which have been among the most influential in modern art.

Details

Indigenous object name
fang
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
2020+
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
45 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
1 kg
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
FranceVerified
1414
Objects sold
100%
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