FANG NGIL MASK 9
FANG, NGIL MASK 9, 16.5", Gabon, © Tim Hamill
$250, 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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