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Fang sculpture, Gabon
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Facial mask in which the face is inscribed in a kind of fine covered with yellow pigment. The nose in relief starts from the frontal ridge and comes to the middle of the face. The eyes are slightly offset and are square cavities that answer the mouth, which is itself made of a rectangular cavity where wooden teeth are planted.
This mask is very harmonious and the sculptor has managed to bring out a beautiful expression with a minimum of lines.
This type of mask was used during initiation rituals.
Ngbaka-Minagende people, Karawa village (north Ubangi), Binga territory, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Wood with patina of use, pigment. Crack.
First part of the 20th century
H : 32 cm
Provenance : ex Belgian private collection
Sold with its base
Ref: JTBLDFYXIM
| Condition | Good |
| Ethnic group | Ngbaka - Bwaka |
| Style | Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style) |
| Period | 20th century (African Masks 20th century) |
| Country of origin | Zaire |
| Artist | NGBAKA |
| Height (cm) | 32 |
| Materials | Wood |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 69620, Ternand, France |
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