Ngil mask - Wood - Fang - Gabon
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Beautiful mask from the NGIL society from the FANG tribe of Gabon.
This mask was carved in a sublime and rustic style. With a long nose and a mouth all under the mask, half-rounded eyes. The mask is covered with a kaolin layer.
These masks were used by the male NGIL society that no longer exists today. This secret society was responsible for the initiation and they fought against witchcraft. The Ngil had a ritual purifying fire symbolized by the gorilla.
The mask is in good condition with a beautiful patina.
Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Including professional custom made stand.
OBJECT: Ngil mask
ETHNIC GROUP/ CULTURE: Fang
REGION/ COUNTRY: Gabon
MATERIAL: Wood
PERIOD: Mid 20th century
CONDITION: Good
SOLD WITH STAND: Yes
DIMENSIONS: 36?17?12 cm
WEIGHT: 1400 g
Reserve: $130.00
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This mask was carved in a sublime and rustic style. With a long nose and a mouth all under the mask, half-rounded eyes. The mask is covered with a kaolin layer.
These masks were used by the male NGIL society that no longer exists today. This secret society was responsible for the initiation and they fought against witchcraft. The Ngil had a ritual purifying fire symbolized by the gorilla.
The mask is in good condition with a beautiful patina.
Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Including professional custom made stand.
OBJECT: Ngil mask
ETHNIC GROUP/ CULTURE: Fang
REGION/ COUNTRY: Gabon
MATERIAL: Wood
PERIOD: Mid 20th century
CONDITION: Good
SOLD WITH STAND: Yes
DIMENSIONS: 36?17?12 cm
WEIGHT: 1400 g
Reserve: $130.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Ngil mask - Wood - Fang - Gabon
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