FANG, Gabon.
FANG, Gabon. Wood, pigments. A dance mask featuring a broad human face; the slightly raised brow ridges frame two narrow slits, giving the gaze a restrained and deeply introspective expression. The nose, situated along the centerline of the face, leads to a small mouth, a prominent chin, and a rim perforated with holes for attaching plant fibers. Early 20th century or earlier. 34x21 cm (slits). Provenance: Part of a collection of objects gathered in situ at the very beginning of the 20th century by the colonial consulting engineer Laurent Schlüssel (according to family tradition). Note: The label lists L. Schussel as the exhibitor. The Ministry of the Colonies’ archives on colonial personnel confirm the presence of Laurent Ernest Schlüssel as a colonial engineer. He was head of department in 1885.
[ translate ]FANG, Gabon. Wood, pigments. A dance mask featuring a broad human face; the slightly raised brow ridges frame two narrow slits, giving the gaze a restrained and deeply introspective expression. The nose, situated along the centerline of the face, leads to a small mouth, a prominent chin, and a rim perforated with holes for attaching plant fibers. Early 20th century or earlier. 34x21 cm (slits). Provenance: Part of a collection of objects gathered in situ at the very beginning of the 20th century by the colonial consulting engineer Laurent Schlüssel (according to family tradition). Note: The label lists L. Schussel as the exhibitor. The Ministry of the Colonies’ archives on colonial personnel confirm the presence of Laurent Ernest Schlüssel as a colonial engineer. He was head of department in 1885.
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