A Fine Ceremonial Mask - Fang Peoples, Gabon

H: 30 inches, W: 12 inches

Materials: Wood, Brass 

Circa: Early - Mid. 20th century 

The Stylistic features typical of the Fang are all here; very broad, quarter-spherical forehead, double arched over eyes sockets, heart-shaped face, projecting mouth, headdress with a crest semi-circular scarring on the brow and cheeks, exaggerated to inspire fear. White kaolin is the color of the spirit. Created as an instrument of terror, the mask still suggest the tripartitie power of healer, man and heavenly spirit.

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