Fang Nigil African Mask | African Tribal Mask | African Art | Tribal Mask |

Description

FANG NGIL AFRICAN MASK | AFRICAN TRIBAL MASK| AFRICAN ART AND CARVINGS
HISTORY BEHIND OUR MASKS
Paulski Art
strives to deliver collectible and authentic African masks from regions across the African continent. With access to antiquity auctions and museum curators across Western and Southern Africa, we do our ultimate best to secure only genuine tribal masks and provide information that is well researched by our curators in determining origin, culture, and age. We examine our pieces thoroughly and do our best to photograph each section of a mask so a buyer/collector can have a full understanding of what they’re purchasing without any surprises. That is our promise!
Dimensions: 21” x 10” x 7”
Materials: Hardwood Carved Mask with Cowrie, Beading and Metal work.
Tribal Background: Beaded Fang Ngil
Age: Second Half 20th Century
ABOUT MASK
The Fang people, also known as Fãn or Pahouin, are a Central African ethnic group found in Equatorial Guinea, northern Gabon, and southern Cameroon. Representing about 85% of the total population of Equatorial Guinea, concentrated in the Río Muni region, the Fang people are its largest ethnic group. The Fang are also the largest ethnic group in Gabon, making up about a quarter of the population.
Fang Ngil Masks: Typically, they are large, elongated masks covered with kaolin and featuring a face that is usually heart-shaped with a long, fine nose and painted in white using a chalk like dust. This is one of the many African masks collected by European explorers in the 19th century. The Fang people used masks in their secret societies. Members of this male society wore the Ngil masks during the initiation of new members and the persecution of wrongdoers.
IMPERFECTIONS
Please note these are traditional/old masks. "Imperfections are to be expected" such as dings, broken cowrie shells and minor cracks. We do our best to showcase the mask using as many photos as possible. Mask is in excellent condition.
HOW TO HANG/DISPLAY MASK
All our masks come with a hanging string on the rear for wall display. If you prefer displaying on a table or window bay, we advise you to look for a "Metal V Display Stand". These are also sold on eBay and would be best to contact a supplier for more information and assistance.
SHIPPING AND RETURNS
We require 3-5 days to process and package each order carefully. All shipping will be made via UPS or FedEx dependent on cost. Our return policy is strictly 14 days from the time you receive your order and confirmed as delivered. All returns are paid by the customer regardless of reason/cause. All returns must be in their original shipped condition. Damaged returns will result in a zero refund.
If you have issues or problems with your order, we ask that you contact us directly to see if we can assist you in anyway or replace an order. Your satisfaction is our highest priority.
INTERNATIONAL BUYER?
If Interested in one of our items and are outside the U.S, Send us a message and will be happy to send you an international shipping quote. Please note, we "DO NOT" ship furniture items outside the country. Thank you