GABONESE FANG NGIL MASK. Fang masks originate from the Fang people, an ethnic group found in Equatorial Guinea, northern Gabon, and southern Cameroon. Fang masks, particularly the "Ngil" masks, were used by the Ngil male society for social control, assuring peace and punishing wrongdoers. Fang masks are known for their abstract features, strong, elegant lines, and often a coating of kaolin. - Length: 16.5 inches. Estimate $90-120
