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Dimitri André

The masks called Ngil, generally white and elongated, are traditionally associated with the Ngil ritual, although their use is shrouded in mystery. The Ngil, which was banned in Gabon in 1910, is intended to protect the individual against evil spells and poisoning and has three three ranks: Mbege-Feg, the chief Ngil, the great initiate; Mod-Esam, the organizer of the ceremonies; Nnom-Ngi, the ordinary initiates. Initiation consists of a series of tests and an explanation of the prohibitions of Ngil. It is likely that after the prohibition and disappearance of Ngil as a ritual regulating village life at the beginning of the century (in Gabon), other rites took its place. Today they intervene only as an element of folkloric rejoicing, but fifty years ago it was not the same: the mask appeared at dawn or dusk, armed with a wooden sword or a simple stick, and surrounded by its acolytes, it destroyed the kitchens or houses of villagers who were recalcitrant in their words towards members of the “society,” adulterers, thieves, or simply debtors, makers of talismans or deadly medicines. The mask had a terrible, deep, hoarse, and formidable voice that knew how to scare women and children. The mask consists of a set of curves and planes that subtly intertwine around the elongated, straight axis of the nose within an elongated heart shape below which is carved the mouth, slightly open, with exquisitely carved teeth, occupying the entire lower edge of the face. The upper eyelashes and ears are subtly drawn. The tattoo that runs down the center of the nose, drawing attention to the face and ending in the middle of the forehead with the outline of two moons, according to Professor Sabater Pi, is taken from the Bayale pygmies and is used by the Okak of Equatorial Guinea.

Provenance: Private collection
Argiles collection, Barcelona

Mitten av 1900-talet - Trä - Bra skick

Ngil mask - Fang - Kamerun

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Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 (Sheldon-skalan)

Gem Uncirculated 66 (Sheldon-skalan)

Choice Uncirculated 64 (Sheldon-skalan)

Gem Uncirculated 65 (Sheldon-skalan)

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Spanien. - 5, 50 Pesetas - 1937 - Banco de España, Bilbao - Con matriz  (Utan reservationspris)

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Spanien. - 10 Banknotes - various dates  (Utan reservationspris)

Spanien. - 17 Banknotes - various dates  (Utan reservationspris)

Spanien. - 4 Banknotes Pesetas - 1948/1954

Spanien. - 3 banknotes - various dates  (Utan reservationspris)

Spanien. - 5 banknotes - Various Dates  (Utan reservationspris)

Spanien. - 50 x 100 Pesetas 1925 - Pick 69  (Utan reservationspris)

Spanien. - 2 x 1000 Pesetas - 1965 - Consecutive - Pick 151  (Utan reservationspris)

Spanien. - 25, 50 Pesetas 1938 - Pick 111, 112  (Utan reservationspris)

Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 (Sheldon-skalan) - Certified (PMG)

Spanien. - 50 Pesetas - 1928 - Pick 75b  (Utan reservationspris)

Gem Uncirculated 65 (Sheldon-skalan) - Certified (PMG)

Spanien. - 50 Pesetas 1951 - Pick 141a  (Utan reservationspris)

Spanien. - 10 Banknotes - Various Dates  (Utan reservationspris)

Spanien. - 100 Pesetas - 1906 - Pick 59a  (Utan reservationspris)

Spanien. - 18 Banknotes - various dates  (Utan reservationspris)

Spanien. - 3 x 100 Pesetas - 1948 - Consecutive - Pick 137  (Utan reservationspris)

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Ngil mask - Fang - Kamerun

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