Mask - Wood - Ngontang Ntumu Mask - Fang - Gabon - 30 cm

"Remarkebale Ngontang Fang Ntumu Mask This helmet mask is representing four beautiful faces are carved on the walls of the mask. This variant of the Fang masks is known as Ngontang (or Ngontanga) , """"the gure of the white man's daughter"""" . Appearing in the 1920s, it represents the spirits of the dead who visit in the form of a young white woman from the afterlife and was used to locate sorcerers and those who abuse spiritual powers. They also come out at festivals, funerals, birthdays, and on the occasion of an important decision in the village. It was also worn by the Fang Okak and Ntoumou men, Ntumu, from Equatorial Guinea during a dance associated with the Byeri cult. It sometimes has up to six faces. ""Wood, lustrous patina Condition: Exceptionally rare to find - Very good condition - apport from some wear Age: First half of XX century Provenance: Old French Collection The item will be packaged with the greatest care in a double sided box and shipped with tracking information. The shipment of every object above 100 Euro will be insured. A certificate of authenticity can be provided on request with every purchased item over 250 Euro. "