FANG NGIL MASK 20

FANG, NGIL MASK 20, 17.5", (29" with raffia), Gabon, © Tim Hamill $500, SOLD

This light mask represents the spirit of an ancestor and was used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong. elegant lines are typical of Fang masks, which were among the most influential on 20th C. modern art.

 

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