Vintage African Fang Ngil Mask - Large Hand-Carved Wood - Gabon Tribal Art 20"+

USD 325.00

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View Vintage African Fang Ngil Mask - Large Hand-Carved Wood - Gabon Tribal Art 20"+ with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This is a striking, large-scale Fang Ngil mask, traditionally used by the Ngil secret society of Gabon to maintain social order. The mask features the iconic elongated face, a high rounded forehead, and a long, slender nose characteristic of Fang artistry. Item Details: Tribe/Origin: Fang People, Gabon / Equatorial Africa. Mask Type: Ngil (Justice Society) Mask. Material: Solid Wood with traditional white Kaolin clay pigment.  Dimensions: 21"x [Insert Width] x [8"]. Condition: Pre-owned/Vintage "Natural age-related cracking in the clay finish which adds to the authentic patina."] Description: This is a striking, large-scale Fang Ngil mask, traditionally used by the Ngil secret society of Gabon to maintain social order. The mask features the iconic elongated face, a high rounded forehead, and a long, slender nose characteristic of Fang artistry. The face is coated in a white kaolin finish, symbolizing the presence of ancestral spirits. It includes a prominent vertical scarification mark on the forehead. This is a heavy, well-carved wooden piece that makes a powerful statement for any collector of African ethnographic art or as a unique focal point for high-end interior design. Category: Antiques › Ethnographic › African › Masks.