GABONESE FANG FOUR-FACED NGONTANG HELMET. Fang four-faced helmet mask, also known as a Ngontang, from Gabon, Central Africa. These masks are significant within Fang culture and were historically used in rituals and social control activities. The mask is made of wood and coated with white kaolin clay, with details outlined in black. It features four faces, each with a concave oval shape, incised eyes, and a long, tapered nose. Ngontang masks are believed to represent the four phases of the human condition: birth, life, illness, and death. - Height: 13 inches. Estimate $200-300
