HAND CRAFTED MASKS

Fang Mask from Gabon Description of Significance

Fang African masks, originating from Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and southern Cameroon, were central to the Ngil society. Male secret association responsible for maintaining justice and social order.

Known for their elongated faces, almond-shaped eyes, and a white kaolin coating symbolizing purity and ancestral spirits. Fang African masks possess a ghostly, otherworldly quality. Their stylized, abstract features—prominent noses, small or absent mouths—emphasize spiritual connection over realism. Though colonial suppression diminished the use of Ngil Fang masks, they remain globally influential, inspiring Western artists and contributing significantly to modern art’s evolution. Fang African masks are a contemporary piece that references historic African art.

Country of Origin

• Hand carved in Gabon

Dimensions (inches)

• Depth: 4" 

• Width: 11" 

• Height: 20"

Sustainable Materials

• Natural paint and stain

• Indigenous wood

• Recycled mirror

Display

• Wall Hanging: the mask includes a wire installed on the back for easy wall hanging.

Shipping

• Subsidized U.S. FedEx Ground shipping: $30

• Smaller pieces are shipped via FedEx Ground in a secure box, with careful packaging to ensure safe delivery. To make fine art shipping more affordable, we subsidize part of the cost.

• Each shipment includes a declared value, requiring a signature upon delivery for added security.