Description: The Fang people used masks in their secret societies. Members of this male society wore the Ngil masks during the initiation of new members and the persecution of wrongdoers. Masqueraders, clad in raffia costumes and attended by helpers, would materialize in the village after dark, illuminated by flickering torchlight. The Fang tribe are spread over a vast area along the Atlantic coast line of equatorial Africa and can be found in Cameroon equatorial Guinea and Gabon namely along the bank of the Ogowe river. African Mask from the Fang Tribe of Gabon were worn worn by spiritual leaders during rituals to ward off evil spirits, or as symbols depicting wealth and prosperity. Hand made from wood.Made of wood 32.5/8.6 -cm Express delivery 7 days Sold without stand
Price: 56.93 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-02-02T00:00:01.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ghana
Handmade: Yes
Culture: African
Materials: African wooden mask
style: Hand-carved African mask
USE: AFRICAN MASK
TYPE: AFRICAN WOOD MASK
California Prop 65 Warning: AFRICAN MASK
