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 large Ngil mask offered here 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. Please click photo for enlargement! Please see available selections below! When OFFLINE click button to leave a message! Dimensions: 46 inches long x 6 1/2 inches wide. Wt: 10 lbs. **For a complete inventory listing please go to the 'Index' section on the Navigation Bar to your right** |
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| Please click photo for enlargement! Dimensions: 44 inches tall x 6 1/2 inches wide. |
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| Please click photo for enlargement! Sold Dimensions: 44 inches tall x 6 inches wide. |
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