Mascara Fang Ngil Gabon I

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Spectacular and elegant Fang Ngil mask, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon.

Ancestor worship is what best defines Fang society. These types of masks are used in different social and initiation events..
Often the great teacher of this society is covered with this type of mask..
Wide forehead and tubular eyes under arched eyebrows, square cut nose and especially the white tones are the characteristics that define the Fang masks, its simple and cubist design.
The beard and raffia hair that surround the mask are simply sewn to it.
The white color is achieved with white clay or Kaolin, very widespread in its healing traditions.
Unique piece.
Measures:
ANCHO: 22 cm (8,6" ) without hair.
LARGO: 32 cm (12,5") without hair.