Mask - fang - Ngil - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Masque, a Ngil Fang mask from Gabon, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire.

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Description from the seller

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

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

Details

Indigenous object name
fang
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Ngil
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
2020+
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
58 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
1 kg
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
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Objects sold
97.25%
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