Initiation mask - Fang - Gabon

These masks were used by the male NGIL society that no longer exists today. This secret society was responsible for the initiation and they fought against witchcraft. The Ngil had a ritual purifying f

Rare triple faced mask. It was used by the male NGIL society that no longer exists today. This secret society was responsible for the initiation and they fought against witchcraft. The Ngil had a ritu

These masks were used by the male NGIL society that no longer exists today. This secret society was responsible for the initiation and they fought against witchcraft. The Ngil had a ritual purifying f

Early 20th-century stylized Ngil face mask. Fang Tribe, Gabon. Such masks were worn at nightly initiation ceremonies or to punish witches and criminals. The mask is made of wood, covered with white pi

These masks were used by the male NGIL society that no longer exists today. This secret society was responsible for the initiation and they fought against witchcraft. The Ngil had a ritual purifying f

Measures 13"

3 Assorted Long Narrow African Masks, Fang / Gabon. Hand carved wood. Vintage. size: 44-45L range, 6-7.25w range

Title: Ngil mask - Wood - Fang - Gabon Description: Authentic mask from the NGIL society from the FANG tribe of Gabon. This mask was carved in a sublime and rustic style. With a long nose and a mouth

Great mask from the NGIL society from the FANG tribe of Gabon. This mask was carved in a sublime and rustic style. With a long nose and a mouth all under the mask, half-rounded eyes with eyebrows nice

AFRICAN FANG TRIBAL WOODEN MASK African Fang (Gabon) carved wood mask with natural fiber beard, 20th century. Size: 11 x 6" (wood mask only)

Title: Fang Mask - Gabon - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: N/A Origin: Gabon Dimension: 23,23 Inch Materials: wood Weight: 3,09 Pounds Item type: masks Provenance: An African mask of the Fang type

The Mahongwe live east of Gabon, and are known mainly for their reliquaries. The use of masks is limited to the company reserved for diviners. It occurs during initiation rites in which the uninitiate

The (Fang groups) Betsi and Ntumu call this type of helmet mask ngontang, a term that is a contraction of nlo ngon ntanga, which means ‘face of the daughter of the white man.’ When the Betsi and N

Authentic initiation mask - PUNU/KWELE - South Gabon Africa 2nd half 20th century Wood 32 cm Initiation mask and thereafter used as entertainment mask worn by by paid professional dancers stiltwalkers

FANG MASK GABON 21 1/2"H X 6 1/2"W

African Art Fang Mask, Gabon . Dimension: 15.5 x 7.5 Inches

Stylistic wooden initiation mask from the PUNU tribe, Gabon. PUNU masks are thought to represent ancestors` faces. They are worn during funerals and by a Moukouji initiate who stands on stilts. This m

Title: Initiation mask - Wood - Punu - Gabon Additional Information: Stylistic wooden initiation mask from the PUNU tribe, Gabon. PUNU masks are thought to represent ancestors` faces. They are worn du

Stylistic wooden initiation mask from the PUNU tribe, Gabon. PUNU masks are thought to represent ancestors` faces. They are worn during funerals and by a Moukouji initiate who stands on stilts. This m

Hand carved wood with painted white finish. Detail carving to each side of nose. Holes along edge for fiber additions. Appears in excellent condition; normal signs of age, etc. 28.75" L x 8.75" W x 5"

An African Gabon Fang style mask, carved dark wood natural pigment having simple smooth face with almond shaped eyes and narrow eye slits, round concentric mouth, raised horizontal brow line with tall

Fang Mask GabonHeart shape face, straight nose, elongated neck area. Incised triangles and arrows

20th century, carved and polychromed wood. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 26 in. (the tallest) From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Raleigh, Nort

A group of four West African Objects. Liberia Dan mask, Gabon Fang style Ngil mask, Mali Dogon Walu mask, and Mali Dogon style figures. Wood. Smallest: 9" x 7". Largest: 24" x 7 1/4" x 6". Condition: