African Fang mask multi faced
African Fang mask multi faced
Date: early 20th century
Geography: Gabon, Central Africa
Culture: Fang peoples
Dimensions: 40cm L x 23 W x 17cm D.
Weight: 782g
Material: wood
Condition: has wear and tear due to its age and use, tool marks and chips - see photos.
A Fang mask typically originates from the Fang people of Central Africa, used during initiation ceremonies marking transitions from adolescence to adulthood. The masks symbolise the spirits of ancestors and the spirit world and believed to ward off evil spirits and possess protective and healing powers.
A Fang mask may feature four eyes possibly symbolising insight or wisdom. Two noses possibly symbolising duality or connection to the spiritual world. Two mouths possibly symbolising messages from different perspectives. Each element might symbolise specific cultural values, beliefs, or ancestral connections.
African Fang mask multi faced
Date: early 20th century
Geography: Gabon, Central Africa
Culture: Fang peoples
Dimensions: 40cm L x 23 W x 17cm D.
Weight: 782g
Material: wood
Condition: has wear and tear due to its age and use, tool marks and chips - see photos.
A Fang mask typically originates from the Fang people of Central Africa, used during initiation ceremonies marking transitions from adolescence to adulthood. The masks symbolise the spirits of ancestors and the spirit world and believed to ward off evil spirits and possess protective and healing powers.
A Fang mask may feature four eyes possibly symbolising insight or wisdom. Two noses possibly symbolising duality or connection to the spiritual world. Two mouths possibly symbolising messages from different perspectives. Each element might symbolise specific cultural values, beliefs, or ancestral connections.
African Fang mask multi faced
Date: early 20th century
Geography: Gabon, Central Africa
Culture: Fang peoples
Dimensions: 40cm L x 23 W x 17cm D.
Weight: 782g
Material: wood
Condition: has wear and tear due to its age and use, tool marks and chips - see photos.
A Fang mask typically originates from the Fang people of Central Africa, used during initiation ceremonies marking transitions from adolescence to adulthood. The masks symbolise the spirits of ancestors and the spirit world and believed to ward off evil spirits and possess protective and healing powers.
A Fang mask may feature four eyes possibly symbolising insight or wisdom. Two noses possibly symbolising duality or connection to the spiritual world. Two mouths possibly symbolising messages from different perspectives. Each element might symbolise specific cultural values, beliefs, or ancestral connections.