Fang Ngil Mask
After Market Capital
19th Century - Early 20th Century
Wood, Kaolin, Natural Pigments
Published in Emblems of Passage : Art of Africa, Oceania and the Americas (2002)
Carbon 14 tested by CIRAM with results commensurate with declared age. PDF Available.
Price on Request
Artwork details
Origin
Fang People, Gabon
Dimension
H 18.75IN x W 10IN x D 7.75IN x L 18.75IN x DIA 10IN
H 47.625CM x W 25.4CM x D 19.685CM x L 47.625CM x DIA 25.4CM
Provenance
Collection of Dr. Antonio and Gabrielle Ruvolo
Previous Private Collection, Paris.
Condition
Good condition for an object of this type and age. Marks, nicks, scratches, and abrasions consistent with age and use. Rear mount for head is partially present.