A Fang mask, Gabon, having a short crest, the front of which issuing incised lines, the sunken face with a large bulbous nose flanked by incised scarifications, with red painted lips, the sides pierced, the mask with traces of an encrusted black pigment and the face painted white, 60cm; and a Fang mask of typical form, the forehead with incised scrolls, with pierced eyes flanking an elongated nose above a small protruding circular mouth, the sides pierced, 42.5cm
The Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection
Sold for £140
A Fang mask, Gabon, having a short crest, the front of which issuing incised lines, the sunken face with a large bulbous nose flanked by incised scarifications, with red painted lips, the sides pierced, the mask with traces of an encrusted black pigment and the face painted white, 60cm; and a Fang mask of typical form, the forehead with incised scrolls, with pierced eyes flanking an elongated nose above a small protruding circular mouth, the sides pierced, 42.5cm
ProvenanceThe Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection