Antique Afrian Art Fang Ngil Mask

Description

The sobriety of the African fang mask. Two high orbital cavities on either side of a long straight nose house two hollowed out slits. the appearance of these masks coated with kaolin( the white color evoke the power of the ancesters) could cause fear in the middle of the night. This type of mask was used by the ngil male societh which no longer exists today. this secret society was in charge of ninitiations & fought against witchcraft. Dimensions: 20" H x 9" W x 6" D very light weight consider its size.