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Mask – Wood – Fang – Gabon

 130,00

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SKU: 55.277 Categories: , Tags: , ,
Description

Beautiful old mask from the NGIL society from the FANG tribe of Gabon.
This mask was carved in a sublime and rustic style. With a long nose and a mouth all under the mask, half-rounded eyes. The mask is covered with a kaolin layer.

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.
The mask is in food condition with a beautiful aged patina and clear traces of wear and tear.

Provenance: former private collection from the Netherlands. Including custom made stand.

Object: Mask
Ethnic group: Fang
Country: Gabon
Material: Wood
Period: Mid 20th century
Sold with stand: Yes
Dimensions: 35x16x7 cm (with stand)
Weight: 600 gram
Condition: Good condition with traces of wear and tear
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