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Fang Mask (N° 29839)

Renowned in tribal art, African masks of the Fang type have attracted the interest of many artists.
Matte patina, abrasions, loss and cracks from desiccation.
The Fang, established in a region extending from Yaoundé in Cameroon to Ogooué in Gabon, have never had political unity. The cohesion of the clans was maintained through religious and judicial associations such as the so and the ngil. The appearance of masks generally coated with kaolin (the white color evokes the power of the ancestors), in the middle of the night, could cause fear. The secret male society ngil, which no longer exists today, was responsible for initiations and fought against witchcraft. The ngil was a rite of purifying fire symbolized by the gorilla. Guarantor of peace, he also fixed the seasons, the location where villages were to be established, and the conditions for exploiting agricultural land.  

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OriginEx. collection française F.L.B.
EthnyFang
Countrygabon
Material(s)wood
Height cm55
Width20 cm
Weight1.50 Kg
Socle inclusOptional

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