Masks like this light mask represented 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.
Despite its appearance this mask shows no evidence of age or use and was
probably made to be sold.
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