Gabon "ngil" mask of the Fang P033 ethnic group
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Country: Gabon
Culture: Fang
Presumed period: Second half of the 20th century
This type of mask is the most famous of the Fang masks. This type of mask is associated with the Ngil company. Supposed to hold judicial powers, it was used to designate those responsible for actions
against the company.
The cohesion of the Fang was maintained through judicial and religious societies such as the "so" and the "ngil". The Fang used masks as part of their secret societies. She used large masks covered
with kaolin, elongated, the face often in heart, the long and thin nose. This mask has the shape of a strongly stylized human face, the abstraction of which reinforces the aesthetic power.
Materials: wood
Dimensions: 55 × 25 × 18.5 cm
Support: No
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Delivery between 1 to 3 days in France, 2 to 5 days throughout Europe.
We speak english
Dimensions :
- Height : 55 cm
- Width : 25 cm
- Depth : 18,5 cm
Culture: Fang
Presumed period: Second half of the 20th century
This type of mask is the most famous of the Fang masks. This type of mask is associated with the Ngil company. Supposed to hold judicial powers, it was used to designate those responsible for actions
against the company.
The cohesion of the Fang was maintained through judicial and religious societies such as the "so" and the "ngil". The Fang used masks as part of their secret societies. She used large masks covered
with kaolin, elongated, the face often in heart, the long and thin nose. This mask has the shape of a strongly stylized human face, the abstraction of which reinforces the aesthetic power.
Materials: wood
Dimensions: 55 × 25 × 18.5 cm
Support: No
All taxes, VAT and Customs duties are the responsibility of the buyer.
Items are sent with tracking number.
Fast and secure shipping. Packages are sent from Monday to Saturday.
Delivery between 1 to 3 days in France, 2 to 5 days throughout Europe.
We speak english
Dimensions :
- Height : 55 cm
- Width : 25 cm
- Depth : 18,5 cm
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