Click Here for New Arrivals! African mask: During the 18th -19th centuries the Fang migrated from the northwest and today are scattered across Cameroon, Guinea and Gabon. Their social structure is based on the clan and family. Cohesion among the eighty or so Fang clans is maintained through powerful religious and judiciary societies called the So and Ngil. The Ngil masks offered here are contemporary versions of the masks that were worn by members who acted as a policing power during the ceremonies and on occasion were worn by those who handed down the sentences of wrong doers. The French colonials banned use of these elongated masks following a series of ritual murders in 1910. The Fang are very proud of the Ngil masks and what they represent. Many variations have been created through the years reinforcing their traditional past while allowing for updated creativity. The masks on display taking on a modern spin are unusual, beautiful and very well crafted. Precisely raised dark brown and white kaolin powdered triangles are the highlight of each shapely mask. The price is for one mask. Please click photo for enlargement! See Order button below. When OFFLINE click button to leave a message! Dimensions: From left to right: (1) 25 inches long x 6 inches across. Sold (2) 29 1/2 inches long x 5 inches across. (3) 27 inches long x 5 1/2 inches across. (4) 25 inches long x 6 inches across. Sold Wt: 10 lbs. shipping **For a complete inventory listing please go to the 'Index' section on the Navigation Bar to your right** |
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