These light masks represents the spirit of an ancestor and were used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong, elegant lines are typical of Fang masks, which were among the most influential on 20th C

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+/- 40

Gabon

Fang

50 x 26

1.830