Fang Ngil mask
€220.00
his Fang Ngil mask from African art is distinguished by its elongated face, narrow almond-shaped eyes, a long nose carved in high relief, and a discreet mouth. Its refined, minimalist volumes and kaolin-whitened patina give it a solemn and contemplative presence. Carved from wood, it reflects the Fang aesthetic’s pursuit of balance and harmony.
Among the Fang, a renowned ethnic group of Gabon, such masks were used during ritual ceremonies, dances, and initiation rites. They served to embody protective spirits, convey social values, and strengthen the connection between the living, the ancestors, and the spiritual world.
Shipping fees
02652
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- 2nd half XXth
- Size
- 61 cm (89 cm with support)
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, kaolin
- Country
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Excellent
his Fang Ngil mask from African art is distinguished by its elongated face, narrow almond-shaped eyes, a long nose carved in high relief, and a discreet mouth. Its refined, minimalist volumes and kaolin-whitened patina give it a solemn and contemplative presence. Carved from wood, it reflects the Fang aesthetic’s pursuit of balance and harmony.
Among the Fang, a renowned ethnic group of Gabon, such masks were used during ritual ceremonies, dances, and initiation rites. They served to embody protective spirits, convey social values, and strengthen the connection between the living, the ancestors, and the spiritual world.