Africa Gabon Primitive Art Fan Tribe Mask That Influenced Picasso Secret Society

This is an extremely rare wooden mask created by the Fang people, an indigenous tribe of the Republic of Gabon, Africa, around the 1960s-1970s.

African art and primitive art are increasing in value year by year, with their worth skyrocketing, especially in Europe.

They are often seen as objects that add a unique touch to interior design magazines in Europe and America.

The Fang masks brought to Paris in the early 20th century shocked artists like Picasso and Modigliani, and had a decisive influence on the birth of Cubism. Owning this mask means sharing a part of art history.

This mask is reminiscent of the Ngil style, said to have been used by Fang secret societies.

The extremely elongated and deformed form, the deeply carved nose line, and above all, the large opening on the forehead exude a powerful presence and a certain philosophical stillness.

Their masks were used in rituals to judge those who disrupted village order or practiced witchcraft.

The opening on the forehead and the elongated nose are not mere design elements but are said to symbolize the human third eye and spiritual insight. The quiet intimidation of this mask was once a symbol of law and order.

Fang People
One of Africa's most artistically acclaimed ethnic groups, living in the region spanning Gabon, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea. Their sculptures excel at expressing inner strength and spirituality while remaining abstract.

African art and sculpture possess a power that appeals directly to the viewer's heart, rather than through logic, with their unexpected deformations, forms, expressiveness, and textures, captivating you instantly.

It can be wall-mounted and is perfect for modern living room or shop displays, or as a collectible. Please enjoy the sculptural beauty of African sculpture that influenced modern art by artists like Picasso, right in your own home.

It will enhance your interior and create an artistic space.

◯ Size
Height 33 cm, Width 7.5 cm, Depth 5 cm

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