「ngil」の仮面 - Fang - Gabon

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Wooden Ngil mask from the Fang people, Gabon, originating in Central Africa, with an original/officiel authenticity and in good condition, dimensions 590 × 195 × 130 mm and weight 1.05 kg.

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ガボン/カメルーン
ファン族
木材
高さ: 590mm
幅: 195mm
奥行き: 130mm

この伸びやかな形状の木製仮面は、中央アフリカの主要民族ファン族に由来します。ファン族はガボン南部・カメルーン南部・赤道ギニアに主に居住しています。

この仮面は、熱帯林の大きな彫刻様式の洗練された美学を、純粋で精神的、かつ高度にグラフィックな趣で体現しています。

スタイルと美学の特徴

作品は優れた美術的手法を示し、ミニマリストなバランスを追求しています:
• ハート形の顔と直線的な鼻:眉弓は滑らかな連続曲線を描き、結びついて長く細く真っすぐな鼻を形成し、顔の垂直的なダイナミクスを構造化します。
• カオリンの艶:顔全体がカオリンを含む白い下地で覆われています。ファン族と周辺の人々にとって白は霊的な光、真実、正義、そして精霊や祖先の慈愛の存在を象徴します。
• 縦の細長い線で飾られた目:目は細い水平スリットに縮められ、くぼみに彫られた涙形(または楕円)の模様と、垂直に走る細い線が並ぶ装飾によって、深い内面性を帯びた視線を与えています。
• 最小限の口元:スタイルに忠実に、口は極端に小さく、尖った顎の下端の極端な下部に置かれ、縦の小さな切り込みで刻まれています。
• 使用の裏面:内側は鉄の薄板で深くくり貫かれ、木材の粗い質感と、周囲に沿って規則的な小さな穴の列が現れ、冠とラフィア繊維の重い衣装を固定するために用いられていました。

儀礼的な使用と機能

このタイプの仮面は装飾目的や娯楽のためだけのものではなく、社会的・宗教的な重要な役割を担っていました:
• 正義の力(Ngil協会または関連儀式):これらの白い仮面は、秩序を維持し、正義を下し、魔術と戦う男性の規制団体の象徴でした。仮面を着ける者は、騒乱の犯人、窃盗者、毒殺者を同定して制裁します。
• 見えない力の化身: costumeの下に完全に隠れることで、踊り手は人間としてのアイデンティティを失い、祖先や死後の力の声となります。表情は凍結しており、ほぼ不変で、生者の情念から離れた正義を象徴します。
• 村落の浄化:この出現は共同体を清め、悪影響を追い払い、生者と霊界の間の社会的・精神的調和を回復する役割を持ちました。

荷物は月曜から土曜まで保証と追跡番号付きで発送されます。フランス国内のChronopostの配送は1~3日、EU全体で2~5日。その他の欧州諸国と世界各地への配送はColissimo Internationalです。

We speak english

Mask african art Afrikanische Maskenkunst arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane Afrikanische Maskenkunst
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano

Seller's Story

Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects. It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art. At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value. The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity. Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time. We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them. We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value. Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces. Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time. The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them. Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form. We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art. Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google Translate

ガボン/カメルーン
ファン族
木材
高さ: 590mm
幅: 195mm
奥行き: 130mm

この伸びやかな形状の木製仮面は、中央アフリカの主要民族ファン族に由来します。ファン族はガボン南部・カメルーン南部・赤道ギニアに主に居住しています。

この仮面は、熱帯林の大きな彫刻様式の洗練された美学を、純粋で精神的、かつ高度にグラフィックな趣で体現しています。

スタイルと美学の特徴

作品は優れた美術的手法を示し、ミニマリストなバランスを追求しています:
• ハート形の顔と直線的な鼻:眉弓は滑らかな連続曲線を描き、結びついて長く細く真っすぐな鼻を形成し、顔の垂直的なダイナミクスを構造化します。
• カオリンの艶:顔全体がカオリンを含む白い下地で覆われています。ファン族と周辺の人々にとって白は霊的な光、真実、正義、そして精霊や祖先の慈愛の存在を象徴します。
• 縦の細長い線で飾られた目:目は細い水平スリットに縮められ、くぼみに彫られた涙形(または楕円)の模様と、垂直に走る細い線が並ぶ装飾によって、深い内面性を帯びた視線を与えています。
• 最小限の口元:スタイルに忠実に、口は極端に小さく、尖った顎の下端の極端な下部に置かれ、縦の小さな切り込みで刻まれています。
• 使用の裏面:内側は鉄の薄板で深くくり貫かれ、木材の粗い質感と、周囲に沿って規則的な小さな穴の列が現れ、冠とラフィア繊維の重い衣装を固定するために用いられていました。

儀礼的な使用と機能

このタイプの仮面は装飾目的や娯楽のためだけのものではなく、社会的・宗教的な重要な役割を担っていました:
• 正義の力(Ngil協会または関連儀式):これらの白い仮面は、秩序を維持し、正義を下し、魔術と戦う男性の規制団体の象徴でした。仮面を着ける者は、騒乱の犯人、窃盗者、毒殺者を同定して制裁します。
• 見えない力の化身: costumeの下に完全に隠れることで、踊り手は人間としてのアイデンティティを失い、祖先や死後の力の声となります。表情は凍結しており、ほぼ不変で、生者の情念から離れた正義を象徴します。
• 村落の浄化:この出現は共同体を清め、悪影響を追い払い、生者と霊界の間の社会的・精神的調和を回復する役割を持ちました。

荷物は月曜から土曜まで保証と追跡番号付きで発送されます。フランス国内のChronopostの配送は1~3日、EU全体で2~5日。その他の欧州諸国と世界各地への配送はColissimo Internationalです。

We speak english

Mask african art Afrikanische Maskenkunst arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane Afrikanische Maskenkunst
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano

Seller's Story

Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects. It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art. At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value. The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity. Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time. We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them. We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value. Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces. Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time. The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them. Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form. We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art. Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google Translate

Details

現地名称
Mask of the Ngil
民族/文化
Fang
原産国
Gabon
素材
Wood
台座付き
いいえ'
コンディション
Good condition
重量
1.05 kg
Authenticity
Original/official
フランスVerified
1589
Objects sold
100%
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