Description : Fang Mask, Gabon
ngil
Wood, pigment
height 12 3/4in (32.5)
Provenance
Henri Kamer/Alan Brandt, New York
Robert and Nancy Nooter Collection, Washington, D.C., acquired from the above in 1968
Published
Robbins, Warren (Introduction), African Art in Washington Collections, Museum of African Art, 1972, pg. 38
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., African Art in Washington Collections, Museum of African Art, 1972
Although diminutive in form and features, the artist has captured a primal essence of expression with a simple curvilinear brow leading to the flared nose separating two slit eyes and bordered by C-form ears; the facial plane convex with a flat top and hollowed out interior; light brown wood with kaolin highlights on the face with areas of encrustations.
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About the lot N° 22 Title : Fang Mask, Gabon Medium : Wood, pigment Condition report : Old erosion and losses around the rim, ears and eyebrows; depression to the forehead; tiny pin-size holes to surface; age distress lines and wear indicative of much age and use. Custom stand. Bonhams, auctioneer, New York, NYIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art Including the Robert & Nancy Nooter Collection Sale date : 11 May 2021It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale