GABONESE FANG NGONTANG HELMET MASK. Fang Ngontang helmet mask from Gabon characterized by its four faces. The masks is hand-carved from wood and painted with kaolin for the faces. The white faces may symbolize the world of ancestors or the soul. The mask's features often include delicate lines, heart-shaped faces, and a long, tapered nose. Some interpretations suggest the four faces represent the four phases of the human condition: birth, life, illness, and death. - height: 9.5 inches. Estimate $200-300
