Lot no. 190
FANG, Gabon.
Hardwood, pigments, copper.
Large mask from the "Ngil" brotherhood depicting a concave, heart-shaped human face divided by a long, flattened nose. The rounded forehead is surmounted by a sagittal crest.
Height: 46 cm.
Cracks, restorations.
Provenance :
-Belgian private collection.
-Fred NORTH English Collection, The Universal Gallery, Crawford street, London (Attestation attached from Mr Fred NORTH).
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Pictures credits: Contact organization
African, American and Oceanic Art
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