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No. 83488271

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Large mask - 59 cm - Fang - Gabon (No Reserve Price)
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€ 33
3 weeks ago

Large mask - 59 cm - Fang - Gabon (No Reserve Price)

Dimitri André

Selected by Dimitri André

These masks were used by the male NGIL society that no longer exists today. This secret society was responsible for the initiation and they fought against witchcraft. The Ngil had a ritual purifying fire symbolized by the gorilla. Holders of these masks were visible at night in the villages, lit by torches, and were always in large numbers. This society also had a judicial function and identified the guilty of misconduct in the village. The mask is in good condition, some dry cracks due age. No restorations. Registered and insured shipping.

No. 83488271

Sold
Large mask - 59 cm - Fang - Gabon (No Reserve Price)

Large mask - 59 cm - Fang - Gabon (No Reserve Price)

These masks were used by the male NGIL society that no longer exists today. This secret society was responsible for the initiation and they fought against witchcraft. The Ngil had a ritual purifying fire symbolized by the gorilla.

Holders of these masks were visible at night in the villages, lit by torches, and were always in large numbers.
This society also had a judicial function and identified the guilty of misconduct in the village.

The mask is in good condition, some dry cracks due age. No restorations.

Registered and insured shipping.

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