Despite their appearance, the masks below show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.
The Fang style masks below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.
For UNSOLD Fang Masks, GO TO FANG STYLE NGIL MASKS 2
Mask 24 SOLD |
Mask 43 SOLD |
Mask 34 SOLD |
Mask 19 SOLD |
Mask 41 SOLD |
Mask 4 SOLD |
Mask 6 SOLD |
Mask 12 SOLD |
Mask14 SOLD |
Mask 25 SOLD |
Mask 26 SOLD |
Mask 27 SOLD |
Mask 28 SOLD |
Mask 29 SOLD |
Mask 30 SOLD |
Mask 31 SOLD |
Mask 32 SOLD |
Mask 35 SOLD |
Mask 39 SOLD |
Mask 40 SOLD |
Mask 33 SOLD |
Mask 43 SOLD |
Mask 47 SOLD |
Mask 48 SOLD |
Mask 46 10" high SOLD |
Mask 45 17" high SOLD |
FANG, STYLE NGIL MASKS 2 ARCHIVES, Gabon
Light masks like these represented the spirit of an ancestor and were
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.
GO TO FANG BIERI FIGURES 2 PAGE
GO TO VARIOUS THORWING KNIFE AND CURRENCY FORMS PAGE
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