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$20.00 Shipping Location: Philadelphia, United States Art Afrique Dimensions: 24 inch/ 61 cm Weight: 2.2 kg Material: wood Country: Cameroon. Gabon Fang xsell2 here all autions or all shop articles
$20.00 Shipping Location: Philadelphia, United States Title, Fang Byeri Reliquary Figure Janus Head Gabon African Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Gabon. Equatorial Guinea, People, Fang, Materials, ... moreWood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 22 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, foot broken with missing toes and chip. age cracks thoughout the figure crack in one foot. Minor old chips in places. Additional Information: A Janus Reliquary Figure(Byeri Figures) from the Fang people(Ntumu Sub-group Northern Fang) Equatorial Guinea. This Janus guardian figure is not often noted among the Fang, although early reports mention male-female reliquary figures on shrines. This is a Very strong sculpture with a lot of presence! As sculpture. These Byeri figures stand out as a fine example of good carving in a later Fang style, and the sculptural detail is testament to the Fang artist who shaped them. Fang memorial sculpture has a long history of use and was in fact photographed as early as 1907(Tessmann 1913/1972, vol. II) However the cult of Byeri began to lose its prominence after 1910 due to colonial government pressure. During migrations which took place in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the Fang people moved to their present area becoming part of a complex overlay of population of approximately 200,000 which stretches from southern Cameroon into Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Living in small forest communities, the Fang focused upon tightly knit kinship and lineage systems. Stressing continuity and relationships, the kinship system was employed to emphasize the veneration of ancestors through the use of figurative sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines, housing memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri, containing their bones, under the care of an elder known as the Esa. The ancestors were consulted before any serious event such as hunting, traveling, marriage, war, or planting was undertaken. The Esa, the shrine keeper, was the oldest living member of the clan
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Free Shipping Location: New York, United States This exquisite Fang Reliquary Head from Gabon is a stunning piece of African art. The expertly crafted carving stands at 30 cm tall and is made from beautiful ... moredark wood. The piece is an original and authentic work of art, created by a skilled Fang artisan.The sculpture represents a relic container, used by the Fang tribe for their ancestors. The intricate details and unique design make this piece a true collector's item. It would be a wonderful addition to any collection of African art or as a standalone statement piece. Purchase this one-of-a-kind artwork today for $800
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Clackamas, United States This interesting mask was carved in the style of an Ngil mask from the Fang people of Gabon. The mask has interesting scarification markings and has been ... morecovered in white kaolin clay. Stand is not included.
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Free Shipping Location: New York, United States This exquisite handmade Fang Masques 3 Face from Gabon is a must-have for any collector of African art. The intricate details of the mask are a testament ... moreto the rich cultural heritage of the region. The mask has a provenance that traces back to Gabon and is a perfect addition to any collection.The mask measures 32 cm in height and is reasonably priced at $530 .The mask is a one-of-a-kind item that will undoubtedly impress anyone who sees it. Add this beautiful piece to your collection today and enjoy the beauty and history of African art.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 27.3/9.8 My Private Collection Obtained This Statue In 1998 After It Was Collected During A Span Of 24 Years Statue From 1930 To 1954. The Fang ... moreGroup, Known As Fãn Or Pahouin , Is A Bantu Ethnic Community Typically Present In Southern Cameroon.
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Free Shipping Location: New York, United States This stunning Fang reliquary figure originates from Gabon and is a beautiful example of African tribal art. The figure stands at a height of 42cm and ... moreis made of wood, and original design. The piece has been crafted by the Fang tribe and is a true representation of their cultural heritage.This item is a unique and valuable addition to any collection of African art, with its intricate design and historical significance. Its originality and authenticity make it a one-of-a-kind piece that cannot be found elsewhere. Get this relic at a great price of $320
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States People Fang. This belief system gave rise to the creation of remarkable works of art, particularly in the form of reliquary guardians associated with ... morethe ancestral cult known as bieri. These reliquary boxes were sacred and symbolized a sense of continuity with the past and the communal cohesiveness of the present.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States African Colorful Mask Hand Carved Traditional Wooden. African art Igbo and White Mask Female Spirit Face Mask. African Baule Mask Wooden Wall Hanging ... moreArt Antique. African Mask Wall Art Handmade Fish Puppet Mask.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 37.8/9.7 Stand not included My Private Collection Obtained This Statue In 1998 After It Was Collected During A Span Of 24 Years Statue From ... more1930 To 1954. The Fang Group, Known As Fãn Or Pahouin , Is A Bantu Ethnic Community Typically Present In Southern Cameroon.
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Free Shipping Location: New York, United States This Fang mask from Gabon is a stunning piece of African art that measures 28 inches in length. It is made of wood and has intricate carvings and designs ... morethat showcase the craftsmanship of its creators. The mask belongs to the Fang tribe and is an excellent addition to any collection of ethnographic antiques.The mask's unique style and cultural significance make it a must-have for collectors of African art. Its intricate details and stunning design make it a beautiful decorative piece that can add character to any room. Whether you're a seasoned collector or looking for your first piece of African art, this Fang mask is sure to impress.
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Location: Clackamas, United States Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking ... moreand imperfections. WE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$39.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Fang Two-Faced Ngontang Helmet Mask Gabon Africa, Type of Object, Helmet Mask, Country of Origin, Gabon, People, Fang, Materials, wood. Pigment, ... moreraffia fibers, Approximate Age, mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, 15 inches H. 10.5 inches Depth. x 8 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large chips in both side. Chips from old insect damage arrested, cracks, Additional Information: A fang helmet mask with two faces in the traditional heart-shaped form. The twosidess are painted in white and red. The top is decorated with a hairstyle in the form of a skullcap painted in black. This mask comes from the Fang. Known as Ngontang(or Ngontanga) This mask variety"appeared among the Fang people of southern Cameroon and Gabon shortly before 1920. It represents a spirit of the dead. visiting as a young white woman from the world beyond. The mask was used to locate sorcerersâthose who misuse spiritual powersâbut also danced at feasts, funerals, celebrations of birth, and on the occasion of an important communal decision, REMNANTS OF RITUAL, Rodolitz and Bourgeois) Examples exist from one to four faces. The Fang migrated from the northeast over the centuries into the scattered areas in which they live today. They were a fierce people. Seizing lands and villages as they spread. Today they number around 80 clans, and are spread over a vast area. Their geographic distribution, and the isolation and autonomy of the individual clans, has helped create many artisitic sub-styles. Each community is headed by a leader related to the founder of the village. They are mostly farmers, and ancestor worship c
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Fang Byeri Reliquary Figure Janus Head Gabon African Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Gabon. Equatorial Guinea, People, Fang, Materials, ... moreWood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 22 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, foot broken with missing toes and chip. age cracks thoughout the figure crack in one foot. Minor old chips in places. Additional Information: A Janus Reliquary Figure(Byeri Figures) from the Fang people(Ntumu Sub-group Northern Fang) Equatorial Guinea. This Janus guardian figure is not often noted among the Fang, although early reports mention male-female reliquary figures on shrines. This is a Very strong sculpture with a lot of presence! As sculpture. These Byeri figures stand out as a fine example of good carving in a later Fang style, and the sculptural detail is testament to the Fang artist who shaped them. Fang memorial sculpture has a long history of use and was in fact photographed as early as 1907(Tessmann 1913/1972, vol. II) However the cult of Byeri began to lose its prominence after 1910 due to colonial government pressure. During migrations which took place in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the Fang people moved to their present area becoming part of a complex overlay of population of approximately 200,000 which stretches from southern Cameroon into Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Living in small forest communities, the Fang focused upon tightly knit kinship and lineage systems. Stressing continuity and relationships, the kinship system was employed to emphasize the veneration of ancestors through the use of figurative sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines, housing memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri, containing their bones, under the care of an elder known as the Esa. The ancestors were consulted before any serious event such as hunting, traveling, marriage, war, or planting was undertaken. The Esa, the shrine keeper, was the oldest living member of the clan
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 56.1/9 My Private Collection Obtained This Statue In 1998 After It Was Collected During A Span Of 24 Years Statue From 1930 To 1954. The Fang ... moreGroup, Known As Fãn Or Pahouin , Is A Bantu Ethnic Community Typically Present In Southern Cameroon.
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$239.00 Shipping Location: New York, United States These sculptures may reflect Fang ideas about death and rebirth in the use of infantile forms—such as a high, bulging forehead and shortened limbs—combined ... morewith more mature characteristics.
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Free Shipping Location: New York, United States This stunning mask hails from the Fang tribe in Gabon and is an authentic piece of African art. Its intricate details and unique design are sure to make ... morea statement in any room. With its rich history and significance within the Fang tribe, this mask is not only a beautiful piece of decor but also a cultural artifact.The mask is made from high-quality materials and has been expertly crafted to showcase the traditional artistry of the Fang tribe. It is perfect for collectors or anyone looking to add a touch of African culture to their home. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this exquisite piece of history.
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Free Shipping Location: New York, United States Explore the beauty of the African culture with this vintage Fang mask from Gabon. The mask, measuring 10 inches long, is handcrafted from wood and features ... morea striking white color that adds to its authenticity. It is an original piece from the Fang tribe, made by skilled craftsmen, and has been pre-owned, giving it a unique history and story to tell. Perfect for enthusiasts of African art and collectors of rare cultural artifacts, this mask is a great addition to any collection. Its exquisite craftsmanship and unique design make it a must-have for anyone who appreciates the beauty and diversity of the world's cultures.
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States Tribal AFRICAN ART Wood Sculpture Fang/Gabon Seated RELIQUARY FIGURE-11-NR! DIMENSIONS 10" tall. TRIBE& REGION/COUNTRY Fang Gabon(or Cameroon) ... moreDESCRIPTION Seated reliquary figure with three-part hairdo. Wood. Sculpturally interesting composition built out of lozenge-shaped forms for arms and legs. Indicating vitality. CONDITION Excellent overall condition. There are two old inconspicuous repairs to one of the arms. See photos. We are excited to be auctioning many pieces of distinct African art from the David Rapkin collection. Rapkin is a retired professor from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has been collecting African Art for twenty-five years. His collection was exhibited at the Eisentrager/Howard Gallery. October 19-November 9th, 2012, titled"African Art in Unlikely Places: The David Rapkin Collection" Many of the pieces being auctioned here in the coming weeks were part of that exhibit. See below for Rapkin's extensive essay and suggested reading list on African art which accompanied the show. And see this link for a news story on the exhibit: See our other listings for more from this collection. Following are photos of the original exhibition pamphlet for the African Art in Unlikely Places exhibit. The pamphlet is not included but we can include photocopies if the winning bidder wishes. CLICK HERE TO ADD US TO YOUR"FAVORITE SELLERS" LIST NOTE: We don't end auctions early or add"Buy It Now" prices. Please don't ask us to do so. SHIPPING WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL USA: via UPS ground. Use the shipping calculator to determine the cost for your location. Please note that we will need a street address(no PO Boxes) For Alaska and Hawaii. Please don't use the shipping calculator; write for a quote before bidding. SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE USA: via the US Postal Service- International Priority Mail. Use the shipping calculator to determine the cost for your location. If the calculator does not give you a price for your country. We cannot ship this item to you.
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$65.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Vogeltjesbuurt West, Netherlands These Byeri statues were places near graves and guarded the remains of the ancestors. Typical caracteristics of the Fang tribe are the long faces and ... morethe thick short limbs. (slightly crooked) This base is included in the sale!
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$49.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands These Byeri statues were places near graves and guarded the remains of the ancestors. Typical caracteristics of the Fang tribe are the long faces and ... morethe thick short limbs. Have a good look at the pictures.
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$65.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands These Byeri statues were places near graves and guarded the remains of the ancestors. Typical caracteristics of the Fang tribe are the long faces and ... morethe thick short limbs. Misses piece of the left foot.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Fang Byeri Reliquary Figure Janus Head Gabon African Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Gabon. Equatorial Guinea, People, Fang, Materials, ... moreWood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 22 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, foot broken with missing toes and chip. age cracks thoughout the figure crack in one foot. Minor old chips in places. Additional Information: A Janus Reliquary Figure(Byeri Figures) from the Fang people(Ntumu Sub-group Northern Fang) Equatorial Guinea. This Janus guardian figure is not often noted among the Fang, although early reports mention male-female reliquary figures on shrines. This is a Very strong sculpture with a lot of presence! As sculpture. These Byeri figures stand out as a fine example of good carving in a later Fang style, and the sculptural detail is testament to the Fang artist who shaped them. Fang memorial sculpture has a long history of use and was in fact photographed as early as 1907(Tessmann 1913/1972, vol. II) However the cult of Byeri began to lose its prominence after 1910 due to colonial government pressure. During migrations which took place in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the Fang people moved to their present area becoming part of a complex overlay of population of approximately 200,000 which stretches from southern Cameroon into Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Living in small forest communities, the Fang focused upon tightly knit kinship and lineage systems. Stressing continuity and relationships, the kinship system was employed to emphasize the veneration of ancestors through the use of figurative sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines, housing memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri, containing their bones, under the care of an elder known as the Esa. The ancestors were consulted before any serious event such as hunting, traveling, marriage, war, or planting was undertaken. The Esa, the shrine keeper, was the oldest living member of the clan
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$39.98 Shipping Location: United States People Fang. This belief system gave rise to the creation of remarkable works of art, particularly in the form of reliquary guardians associated with ... morethe ancestral cult known as bieri. These reliquary boxes were sacred and symbolized a sense of continuity with the past and the communal cohesiveness of the present.
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$45.00 Shipping Location: Hungary Title, Fang Byeri Reliquary Figure Janus Head Gabon African Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Gabon. Equatorial Guinea, People, Fang, Materials, ... moreWood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 22 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, foot broken with missing toes and chip. age cracks thoughout the figure crack in one foot. Minor old chips in places. Additional Information: A Janus Reliquary Figure(Byeri Figures) from the Fang people(Ntumu Sub-group Northern Fang) Equatorial Guinea. This Janus guardian figure is not often noted among the Fang, although early reports mention male-female reliquary figures on shrines. This is a Very strong sculpture with a lot of presence! As sculpture. These Byeri figures stand out as a fine example of good carving in a later Fang style, and the sculptural detail is testament to the Fang artist who shaped them. Fang memorial sculpture has a long history of use and was in fact photographed as early as 1907(Tessmann 1913/1972, vol. II) However the cult of Byeri began to lose its prominence after 1910 due to colonial government pressure. During migrations which took place in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the Fang people moved to their present area becoming part of a complex overlay of population of approximately 200,000 which stretches from southern Cameroon into Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Living in small forest communities, the Fang focused upon tightly knit kinship and lineage systems. Stressing continuity and relationships, the kinship system was employed to emphasize the veneration of ancestors through the use of figurative sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines, housing memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri, containing their bones, under the care of an elder known as the Esa. The ancestors were consulted before any serious event such as hunting, traveling, marriage, war, or planting was undertaken. The Esa, the shrine keeper, was the oldest living member of the clan
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$134.15 Shipping Location: Los Angeles, United States Antique Long Fang Tribe Mask ~49" Tall, painted from Gabon Wood. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
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$22.00 Shipping Location: Orlando, United States 24" long Fang Mask from Gabon. These long and colorful masks make for exceptional decor. Obviously hand carved. A African Classic. art room red shelf ... more10.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: Denver, United States Title, Fang Byeri Reliquary Figure Janus Head Gabon African Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Gabon. Equatorial Guinea, People, Fang, Materials, ... moreWood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 22 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, foot broken with missing toes and chip. age cracks thoughout the figure crack in one foot. Minor old chips in places. Additional Information: A Janus Reliquary Figure(Byeri Figures) from the Fang people(Ntumu Sub-group Northern Fang) Equatorial Guinea. This Janus guardian figure is not often noted among the Fang, although early reports mention male-female reliquary figures on shrines. This is a Very strong sculpture with a lot of presence! As sculpture. These Byeri figures stand out as a fine example of good carving in a later Fang style, and the sculptural detail is testament to the Fang artist who shaped them. Fang memorial sculpture has a long history of use and was in fact photographed as early as 1907(Tessmann 1913/1972, vol. II) However the cult of Byeri began to lose its prominence after 1910 due to colonial government pressure. During migrations which took place in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the Fang people moved to their present area becoming part of a complex overlay of population of approximately 200,000 which stretches from southern Cameroon into Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Living in small forest communities, the Fang focused upon tightly knit kinship and lineage systems. Stressing continuity and relationships, the kinship system was employed to emphasize the veneration of ancestors through the use of figurative sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines, housing memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri, containing their bones, under the care of an elder known as the Esa. The ancestors were consulted before any serious event such as hunting, traveling, marriage, war, or planting was undertaken. The Esa, the shrine keeper, was the oldest living member of the clan
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$54.00 Shipping Location: Nashville, United States Gabon: RareTribal used African Medicine pot from the Fang. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Height: 40 cm. The people that are called“Fang” in ... morethe geographic or ethnographic literature number 800.000 and constitute a vast mosaic of village communities, established in a large zone of Atlantic equatorial Africa comprising Cameroon, continental equatorial Guinea and nearly the whole north of Gabon, on the right bank of the Ogowe River. Historically the Fang were itinerant, and it is relatively recently that they have settled into this broad area. The migratory existence of the Fang prohibited the creation of ancestral shrines at gravesites. Instead, the remains of the important dead, in the form of the skull and other bones, were carried from place to place in a cylindrical bark box. The great rain forest region where the Fang settled is a plateau of middle altitude, cut by innumerable waters with falls and rapids rendering navigation for the most part impossible, and with a climate typically equatorial. Fang are principally hunters but also agriculturists. Their social structure is based on a clan, a group of individuals with a common ancestor, and on the family.
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$129.86 Shipping Location: Linden, United States This wood carving is secured to a wood base. There are no other repairs. Local pickup is accepted.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Antique African Fang Byeri Royal Reliquary Carved Wood Figure Gabon Cameroon Hello! For your consideration. An antique African carved wood figure. This ... moreis royal reliquary warrior statue. Carved to honor a warrior. Dates from around the 1920 time period. Most likely from Cameroon. Maybe Gabon. Figure is in fantastic original condition stands up by itself. Has a few cracks in the wood due to age. But this is to be expected. Solid. Measures: 24 x 6 inches.
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States Antique African Fang Byeri Royal Reliquary Carved Wood Figure Gabon Cameroon Hello! For your consideration. An antique African carved wood figure. This ... moreis royal reliquary warrior statue. Carved to honor a warrior. Dates from around the 1920 time period. Most likely from Cameroon. Maybe Gabon. Figure is in fantastic original condition stands up by itself. Has a few cracks in the wood due to age. But this is to be expected. Solid. Measures: 24 x 6 inches.
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States This belief system gave rise to the creation of remarkable works of art, particularly in the form of reliquary guardians associated with the ancestral ... morecult known as bieri. These reliquary boxes were sacred and symbolized a sense of continuity with the past and the communal cohesiveness of the present.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Type of Object, Figure, Country of Origin, Gabon, People, Punu, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 43.5 inches. ... moreH. x 7.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor, Damage/Repair, flaking pigment. Old insect damage arrested, several holes and chips;cracks in face, to the back, in feet; dust on the surface, Additional Information: A Punu Standing Female Ancestor Figure with elaborate hairstyle scarification in forehead. Chest, and belly body painted in white The Punu. Like their relatives the Shira and the Lumbo, fled the Fang and settled in the equatorial forests of southern Gabon. Little is known about their history or way of life. They do appear to have connections to the Fang and Kota in their religious and ancestral rituals. The Punu are known for their maiden spirit masks with white face used in the context of the Mukuji society. Most of the known Punu statues are small works with face painted in white as on their masks, thought to be used as guardian figures. Sculpted figures among the Punu have been identified as prestige and magical figures during special ceremonies. They were placed in close proximity to funerary bundles of revered ancestors. On this figure. The white pigment as well as the closed eyes reflect the spirituality and the face of the figure with its high eyebrow and forehead markings are based upon the marvelously carved Mukudj masks active among the Punu. Mukudj masks were worn by male dancers at funerals of honored elder males in which the white face portrays an idealized female with a well defined helmet-like hair style that crowns her head and surrounds her face. Though the face has a calm expression the figure is shown in a dance that is of great vigor and movement and she maintains her sense of composure and calm. The elegant coiffure and body and the face marking portray the figure as a mature woman of great composure and beauty, balancing action to an extraordinary sense of reserve. Recommended Readin g: Siroto. L. African Spirit Images and Identities,
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$59.98 Shipping Location: United States Type of Object, Carving. Statue, Figure, Country of Origin, Gabon. Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, People, Fang, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, ... moresecond half 20th century, Dimensions, 12.75 inches H. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, foot chipped with missing piece. Chips, scratches, Fang Byeri reliquary figure Gabon Guinea African Additional Information: This sitting male reliquary figure is carved in a Fang sculptural style shown in a gesture of offering. A motif seen in other examples of Fang sculpture. The figure is covered by a black oily surface that was the result of palm oil and copal resin being applied to the figure. The heart shaped face, facial features and body shape locates the figure among the Ntumu, a northern Fang sub-group. During migrations which took place in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries the Fang people moved to their present area becoming part of a complex overlay of population of approximately 200.000, who stretch from southern Cameroon into Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Living in small forest communities the Fang focused upon tightly knit kinship and lineage systems and the veneration of ancestors through the use of figurative sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines where memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri, containing their bones were under the care of an elder known as the Esa. Containers made of either bark or woven basketry were surmounted by sculpted figures known as eyema-o- byeri that guarded the remains of Fang ancestors(Fernandez 1975: 723-46) When not in actual use the sculpted figures were generally hidden from view
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$22.00 Shipping Location: Orlando, United States 24" long Fang Mask from Gabon. These long and colorful masks make for exceptional decor. Obviously hand carved. A African Classic. art room red shelf ... more10.
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$65.00 Shipping Location: Tilburg - Hoefstraat Noord, Netherlands These Byeri statues were places near graves and guarded the remains of the ancestors. Typical caracteristics of the Fang tribe are the long faces and ... morethe thick short limbs.
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands Representing about 85% of the total population of Equatorial Guinea, concentrated in the Río Muni region, the Fang people are its largest ethnic group. ... moreThe Fang are also the largest ethnic group in Gabon, making up about a quarter of the population.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Wood. H: 31" 78.75 cm W: 6.75" 17.25 cm D: 6.75" 17.25 cm Custom Wood Mount:7" by 8" by 2" RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId ... morep4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B2d71f%2B4g7%3E-1486beb3f23-0x106-
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium These guardians are responsible for watching over reliquaries, sacred objects containing the remains of ancestors. Beautiful decorative sculpture.
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$49.00 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany PLEASE SCROL YOUR MOUSE DOWN TO THE DESCRIPTION FOR MORE PICTURES OF THE FANTASTIC OBJECT.
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$39.98 Shipping Location: United States The Punu, like their relatives the Shira and Lumbo, fled the Fang and settled in the equatorial forests of southern Gabon, but little else is known about ... moretheir history or way of life. Tic Tac Toe Venetian Trade Beads Brick Red Africa.
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands Representing about 85% of the total population of Equatorial Guinea, concentrated in the Río Muni region, the Fang people are its largest ethnic group. ... moreThe Fang are also the largest ethnic group in Gabon, making up about a quarter of the population.
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$59.00 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany PLEASE SCROL YOUR MOUSE DOWN TO THE DESCRIPTION FOR MORE PICTURES OF THE FANTASTIC OBJECT.
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Free Shipping Location: Addison, United States A stunning Fang African ancestral statue from Gabon with rich patination and a sweet charm. A worthy addition to your tribal art collection. With slender ... morelimbs, distinctive navel and sculptured coiffure, this form of female ancestor statue has both poise and a stately serenity. 45/14.5 cm A good example of ritual statuary from the Fang people of Equatorial Africa. These figures are typically religious in nature and represent an ancestor who would have beeen palced on the reliquary chest thus forming an important role as custodian in the veneration of ancestors- an integral part of fang culture and observance of those who have passed before The style ifs characteristic of the Ntumu of northern Gabon..
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States Tribal AFRICAN ART Wood Sculpture Fang/Gabon Seated RELIQUARY FIGURE-11-NR! DIMENSIONS 10" tall. TRIBE& REGION/COUNTRY Fang Gabon(or Cameroon) ... moreDESCRIPTION Seated reliquary figure with three-part hairdo. Wood. Sculpturally interesting composition built out of lozenge-shaped forms for arms and legs. Indicating vitality. CONDITION Excellent overall condition. There are two old inconspicuous repairs to one of the arms. See photos. We are excited to be auctioning many pieces of distinct African art from the David Rapkin collection. Rapkin is a retired professor from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has been collecting African Art for twenty-five years. His collection was exhibited at the Eisentrager/Howard Gallery. October 19-November 9th, 2012, titled"African Art in Unlikely Places: The David Rapkin Collection" Many of the pieces being auctioned here in the coming weeks were part of that exhibit. See below for Rapkin's extensive essay and suggested reading list on African art which accompanied the show. And see this link for a news story on the exhibit: See our other listings for more from this collection. Following are photos of the original exhibition pamphlet for the African Art in Unlikely Places exhibit. The pamphlet is not included but we can include photocopies if the winning bidder wishes. CLICK HERE TO ADD US TO YOUR"FAVORITE SELLERS" LIST NOTE: We don't end auctions early or add"Buy It Now" prices. Please don't ask us to do so. SHIPPING WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL USA: via UPS ground. Use the shipping calculator to determine the cost for your location. Please note that we will need a street address(no PO Boxes) For Alaska and Hawaii. Please don't use the shipping calculator; write for a quote before bidding. SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE USA: via the US Postal Service- International Priority Mail. Use the shipping calculator to determine the cost for your location. If the calculator does not give you a price for your country. We cannot ship this item to you.
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$69.00 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany PLEASE SCROL YOUR MOUSE DOWN TO THE DESCRIPTION FOR MORE PICTURES OF THE FANTASTIC OBJECT.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Fang Byeri Reliquary Figure Janus Head Gabon African Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Gabon. Equatorial Guinea, People, Fang, Materials, ... moreWood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 22 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, foot broken with missing toes and chip. age cracks thoughout the figure crack in one foot. Minor old chips in places. Additional Information: A Janus Reliquary Figure(Byeri Figures) from the Fang people(Ntumu Sub-group Northern Fang) Equatorial Guinea. This Janus guardian figure is not often noted among the Fang, although early reports mention male-female reliquary figures on shrines. This is a Very strong sculpture with a lot of presence! As sculpture. These Byeri figures stand out as a fine example of good carving in a later Fang style, and the sculptural detail is testament to the Fang artist who shaped them. Fang memorial sculpture has a long history of use and was in fact photographed as early as 1907(Tessmann 1913/1972, vol. II) However the cult of Byeri began to lose its prominence after 1910 due to colonial government pressure. During migrations which took place in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the Fang people moved to their present area becoming part of a complex overlay of population of approximately 200,000 which stretches from southern Cameroon into Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Living in small forest communities, the Fang focused upon tightly knit kinship and lineage systems. Stressing continuity and relationships, the kinship system was employed to emphasize the veneration of ancestors through the use of figurative sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines, housing memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri, containing their bones, under the care of an elder known as the Esa. The ancestors were consulted before any serious event such as hunting, traveling, marriage, war, or planting was undertaken. The Esa, the shrine keeper, was the oldest living member of the clan
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands Representing about 85% of the total population of Equatorial Guinea, concentrated in the Río Muni region, the Fang people are its largest ethnic group. ... moreThe Fang are also the largest ethnic group in Gabon, making up about a quarter of the population.
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$40.00 Shipping Location: Concord, United States This is a beautiful antique African gong/percussion instrument. Take a look at all the photos to see general condition. It came from a large African Antiques ... morecollection at San Francisco. Has insect damage on the lower portion of it, but it still has a nice sounds to it when you drink it. I believe that it was made Gabon, but it’s possible it’s made in another region. 100+ years old
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Clackamas, United States Product Condition. WE WILL PROCESS YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States The Fang African mask is a culturally significant work of art that has mask gained recognition and appreciation across the globe..
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$49.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Fang Two-Faced Ngontang Helmet Mask Gabon Africa, Type of Object, Helmet Mask, Country of Origin, Gabon, People, Fang, Materials, wood. Pigment, ... moreraffia fibers, Approximate Age, mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, 15 inches H. 10.5 inches Depth. x 8 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large chips in both side. Chips from old insect damage arrested, cracks, Additional Information: A fang helmet mask with two faces in the traditional heart-shaped form. The twosidess are painted in white and red. The top is decorated with a hairstyle in the form of a skullcap painted in black. This mask comes from the Fang. Known as Ngontang(or Ngontanga) This mask variety"appeared among the Fang people of southern Cameroon and Gabon shortly before 1920. It represents a spirit of the dead. visiting as a young white woman from the world beyond. The mask was used to locate sorcerersâthose who misuse spiritual powersâbut also danced at feasts, funerals, celebrations of birth, and on the occasion of an important communal decision, REMNANTS OF RITUAL, Rodolitz and Bourgeois) Examples exist from one to four faces. The Fang migrated from the northeast over the centuries into the scattered areas in which they live today. They were a fierce people. Seizing lands and villages as they spread. Today they number around 80 clans, and are spread over a vast area. Their geographic distribution, and the isolation and autonomy of the individual clans, has helped create many artisitic sub-styles. Each community is headed by a leader related to the founder of the village. They are mostly farmers, and ancestor worship c
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Fine African art AMAZING FANG DOOR GABON 500$ NO RESERVE
Fine African art AMAZING FANG DOOR GABON 500$ NO RESERVE This 6 sections door is an impressive testimony of the very high skill of Fang sculptors. Purchased in 1990's in Libreville Gabon the work is in very good condition and measures 160x100 cm ==63x39 inches Please ask for shipping fees before bidding. Thank you Please note that Once the door is boxed the parcel measures 14x12x59 inches and weighs 45 lbs. I accept PayPal. Please IDENTIFY the item you are paying for with the ebay item number and title. PLUS CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO Please note that in our listings. The shipping quote is exact ONLY for Canada and continental USA. Buyers from other countries please contact seller before bidding. Combining shipment to one address can help save up to 50% on the total shipping fees. Buyer is responsible for all actual shipping and insurance ... morecharges. If you happen to be in my area. You may arrange to pick up the piece. I will ship within 2-3 days of payment, depending on the shipping method agreed on. Your parcel will be shipped to a civic address ONLY for security purposes. I cannot ship to a PO Box. My name is Guy Mushagalusa Chigoho and I've been selling and buying African art since 1988. And on eBay since 2000. As my clients and my eBay feedback will tell you, I'm a serious dealer who has a profound love of African art and whose goal is to supply high quality items at reasonable prices. The Internet is an excellent means of sharing the art items themselves, as well as information about the cultures from which they spring. It has also proven to be an extremely efficient business tool? and one with which my clients and I have successfully built good, enduring relationships. I work to make every transaction a great and very positive experience. If you are an African art enthusiast then please check my web site regularly. It is all about the passion! Guy Mushagalusa Chigoho. Mushagalusa Guy MushagalusaChigoho. 9235 rue Récollet. Brossard(QC) J4X1B8. 514-649 3898.
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Fang Two-Faced Ngontang Helmet Mask Gabon Africa SALE Was $395
Title, Fang Two-Faced Ngontang Helmet Mask Gabon Africa, Type of Object, Helmet Mask, Country of Origin, Gabon, People, Fang, Materials, wood. Pigment, raffia fibers, Approximate Age, mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, 15 inches H. 10.5 inches Depth. x 8 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large chips in both side. Chips from old insect damage arrested, cracks, Additional Information: A fang helmet mask with two faces in the traditional ... moreheart-shaped form. The twosidess are painted in white and red. The top is decorated with a hairstyle in the form of a skullcap painted in black. This mask comes from the Fang. Known as Ngontang(or Ngontanga) This mask variety"appeared among the Fang people of southern Cameroon and Gabon shortly before 1920. It represents a spirit of the dead. visiting as a young white woman from the world beyond. The mask was used to locate sorcerersâthose who misuse spiritual powersâbut also danced at feasts, funerals, celebrations of birth, and on the occasion of an important communal decision, REMNANTS OF RITUAL, Rodolitz and Bourgeois) Examples exist from one to four faces. The Fang migrated from the northeast over the centuries into the scattered areas in which they live today. They were a fierce people. Seizing lands and villages as they spread. Today they number around 80 clans, and are spread over a vast area. Their geographic distribution, and the isolation and autonomy of the individual clans, has helped create many artisitic sub-styles. Each community is headed by a leader related to the founder of the village. They are mostly farmers, and ancestor worship c
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** Fine Tribal Statue FANG / Gabon **
Art Afrique Dimensions: 24 inch/ 61 cm Weight: 2.2 kg Material: wood Country: Cameroon. Gabon Fang xsell2 here all autions or all shop articles
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FORMES ET FIGURES-CONGO-SONGYE-FANG-BAOULE-GOURO-GABON-TSHOKWE-ANGOLA-MALI-TOGO
FORMES et FIGURES L'art africain dans la collection Horstmann par Ezio Bassani. Michaël Bockemühl et Patrick McNaughton 2002 Texte en français Reliée SOUS JAQUETTE- HARDCOVER WITH DUST JACKET NEUF! NEW! Description: Catalogue. 2002. 271 pages; 120 illustrations en couleurs. Relié sous jaquette. Texte en français. Il est« un» indispensable à tout africaniste et collectionneur de l’art africain. Résumé: Bien des éléments convergent dans la constitution d'une collection d'art de la plus haute qualité. Ce qui en fait une aventure captivante, aussi bien intellectuelle qu'émotionnelle, une exploration sans limites et une grande histoire d'amour. Réalisée sur trois décennies par Udo Horstmann, et son épouse, la collection Horstmann ... moreest tout à fait exceptionnelle dans la mesure où elle offre une vision fascinante de la variété des solutions adoptées par les artistes noirs au cours des siècles: près de 120 sculptures extraordinaires, figures, masques, ustensiles pour la maison et armes venant de Guinée-Bissau, du Mali, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Cameroun, Gabon, Congo, Angola, Zambie, Zimbabwe, Afrique du Sud, Swaziland, Mozambique, Kenya et Soudan. L'origine de ces oeuvres d'art- choisies pour leur perfection, qui transcende leur simple fonction utilitaire- touche toutes les terres du continent, y compris les régions méridionales et orientales, rarement si bien représentées dans les autres collections: et leur réalisation s'étend sur plusieurs millénaires. La présence d'oeuvres anciennes va à l'encontre de l'idée préconçue qui prévalut sur l'art africain jusqu'à une période récente, affirmant l'absence de toute évolution dans la création artistique de l'Afrique noire et, par conséquent, de toute qualit&#
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Fang Standing Figure Reliquary Gabon Africa Oregon Collection
Title, Fang Standing Figure Reliquary Gabon Africa, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Gabon, People, Fang, Materials, Wood. Copper alloy, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, Height is 19.5 Inches x 5.5 inches x 5.5 inches, Overall Condition, Fair to poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks in head. Chips in feet with missing toes, oxidation on metal, large in head to the back, dents, Provenance: Oregon Collection ... moreAdditional Information: This standing figure decorated with copper alloy sheets in forehead. In shoulders, in upper arms, arms, and abdomen, is a work from the Fang. This is especially noted in the head, hairstyle, and facial details, in the stance and body shape and in the way copper sheets are designed. Though similar in their forms the reliquary figures fall into a number of subtly differentiated sub-styles that stretch from their core area in Gabon to southern Cameroon. Usually, a bark container known as a byeri was normally associated to Fang figures and held the bones of an ancestor that were venerated during annual ceremonies at which the ancestors were present in the form of the sculptures. This figure would not have been attached to a bark reliquary but most probably was used during Byeri rituals. The figure can still be appreciated for its unique form as an example of hybrid Fang carving with strong. This"byeri" figure is an extremely unusual example in term of style, but still fits firmly within the Fang tradition. Unusual elements include the massive head, the strange the copper sheets pattern around the navel, and the light-colored wood. These element
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afriquelle: FANG Tribe Ngontang African Tribal Mask / Masque Africain Gabon
about afriqu'elle arts afriqu'elle arts began in Montreal. Quebec, Canada, as a one-woman operation(me) in 2000, and has since grown into a recognized source of authentic African tribal artefacts and collectibles. After a five-year hiatus, I've re-dedicated my days(And nights. And weekends. to seeking out the finest in authentic West& Central African tribal artefacts, home décor items, and textiles for local(Toronto) and on-line customers(and for myself- who are we kidding? My showroom at 1217 St. Clair Avenue West is our little corner of Africa in Toronto. Of course. You are welcome to visit, browse, and take home your own piece of Africa! about this item Above. I've included this item's"vital statistics" Below, I describe the catalogue as a whole. I've arranged my listings this way because I simply ... morehave too many pieces to spend an hour on each one. Crafting long, eloquent descriptions and personal biographies(although most of them deserve one) Instead, I've chosen to use high-quality pictures to speak the proverbial thousand words about each piece, and any exceptions to the general description of the catalogue are noted with the details specific to the relevant items. Some of the photos are professionally-taken, and others aren't; I apologize if the pictures I've taken myself aren't as pretty. about the catalogue Every item at afriqu'elle arts is authentic: hand-crafted in Cameroon. Gabon, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, or Democratic Republic of Congo(f. Zaire) from 100% natural, indigenous materials. Working directly with a diverse group of skilled and experienced artisans* enables us to ensure high-quality craftsmanship, contribute to local African economies, and consistently offer our customers the finest West& Central African imports at the best prices in Canada. Except tribal artefacts, which are often purchased from private collectors, traded for in rural villages, or simply found on expedition. terms& conditions of sale Any item t
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Fang Ancestor Standing Figure Gabon African
Title, Fang Ancestor Standing Figure Gabon African Type of Object, Figure Ancestor, Country of Origin, Gabon. Equatorial Guinea, see also Cameroon, People, Fang, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 27 inches H. x 8 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large cracks in head. Body and base, chips, flaking patina, scratches, old insect damage Additional Information: Stylistic influence ... morefrom Cameroon can be noticeable. Transitional cultural contact in the heavily forested border region between present day Gabon and Cameroon often produced sculptural forms that are a hybrid as well as locally defined and difficult to categorize to any one single group such as the Bamileke in Cameroon or the Fang or Kota of Gabon. Though similar in their forms Fang Ancestor figures fall into a number of subtly differentiated sub-styles that stretch from their core area in Gabon to southern Cameroon. A bark container known as a byeri was normally associated to Fang figures and would hold the bones of an ancestor that were venerated during annual ceremonies at which the ancestors were present in the form of the sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines where memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri. Containing their bones were under the care of an elder known as the Esa. The present standing was probably used as an ancestor figure during Byeri rituals.When not in actual use the sculpted figures were generally hidden from view. The Fang live in Gabon. Cameroon, and in Equatorial Guinea. During migrations which took place in the late eighteenth and
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VERY SCARCE PUBLICATION ON FANG GABON SCULPTURE - 2006
VERY SCARCE GALLERY PUBLICATION ON FANG SCULPTURE EXHIBITION HELD AT RATTON HOURDE PARIS 2006 SUPERB PIECES. GREAT COLLECTORS ITEM 72 PAGES. LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED WITH FULL COLOR PLATES IN VERY GOOD CONDITION REGISTERED SHIPPING OUTSIDE EUROPE USD 22.95. IN EUROPE USD 14.95 STANDARD SHIPPING IS OPTIONAL. COMBINED ALWAYS POSSIBLE PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE RARE/SCARCE PUBLICATIONS
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Fang Face Mask Ngil Society Gabon African
Title, Fang Face Mask Ngil Society Gabon Africa, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Gabon, People, Fang, Materials, wood and pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 20 inches H. x 9 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks and chips. Dents, Additional Information: A Fang face carved mask painted in white. The surface and the interior are worn and the surface of the face shows signs of numerous ... moreover paintings of the face indicating its age and long use as well. The openings at the either side of the mask were used to tie the mask to the head and face of the wearer. This piece remains a good example of Fang masks. It will be well placed in a collection. Well known for their reliquary figures the Fang also danced finely sculpted masks during a number of ritual activities. Among the Fang white-painted masks identified with the Ngil society are known for their elegant abstractions of the human face. Ngil masks have been described as having a'heart-shaped face' due to the facial features emphasizing refined curves of the orbital ridges above the eyes and the prominent line of the long tapering nose that ended above a discretely mouth carved at the bottom of the chin that completes the abstraction of the face. Ngil masks were worn during initiations and known for judicial and social control activities in searching out sorcerers. A process that ultimately led to their being banned by the French colonial authorities in 1910. A later development among the Fang was the appearance of a mask known as Ngontangan, the head of the young white girl" referring to ea
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FANG AFRICAN MASK - GABON......rare style
Fang African Mask.Rare Style.11" long and 8" wide
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Fang Byeri Reliquary Figure Janus Head Rare Gabon African SALE Was $490
Title, Fang Byeri Reliquary Figure Janus Head Gabon African Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Gabon. Equatorial Guinea, People, Fang, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 22 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, foot broken with missing toes and chip. age cracks thoughout the figure crack in one foot. Minor old chips in places. Additional Information: A Janus Reliquary Figure(Byeri Figures) from the Fang people(Ntumu Sub-group Northern Fang) Equatorial Guinea. This Janus guardian figure is not often noted among the Fang, although early reports mention male-female reliquary figures on shrines. This is a Very strong sculpture with a lot of presence! As sculpture. These Byeri figures stand out as a fine example of good carving in a later Fang style, and the sculptural detail ... moreis testament to the Fang artist who shaped them. Fang memorial sculpture has a long history of use and was in fact photographed as early as 1907(Tessmann 1913/1972, vol. II) However the cult of Byeri began to lose its prominence after 1910 due to colonial government pressure. During migrations which took place in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the Fang people moved to their present area becoming part of a complex overlay of population of approximately 200,000 which stretches from southern Cameroon into Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Living in small forest communities, the Fang focused upon tightly knit kinship and lineage systems. Stressing continuity and relationships, the kinship system was employed to emphasize the veneration of ancestors through the use of figurative sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines, housing memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri, containing their bones, under the care of an elder known as the Esa. The ancestors were consulted before any serious event such as hunting, traveling, marriage, war, or planting was undertaken. The Esa, the shrine keeper, was the oldest living member of the clan
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Hand Carved Wooden African Fang Female Secret Society Mask from Gabon
Older Hand Carved Wooden African Fang Tribal Female Secret Society Helmet Mask from Gabon This Mask Stands 14" tall x 13" Round Mask is quite heavy. Suggested Retail Was $499.00 All masks& other African items will show some ware as most of my listings have been used in Africa by different Tribes. If there is any major cracks or damages I will note in the listing& have more detailed photos. I do not charge a packing and handeling fee. All buyers will be paying actual shipping costs with their local zip& calculation. I will be paying for the insurance and delivery confirmation. Items were hand picked on my buying trips to Africa over eight years of owning a retail store in Texas. I've since closed my retail location& website. I' am primarily selling on E-bay at discounted prices. 10% of Sale will be donated ... moreto the Brest Cancer Center Thank you for looking& Happy Bidding!
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FANG PEOPLE CARVED WOOD STATUE OF FEMALE FIGURE FROM GABON
You are bidding on a Beautiful Tribal FANG PEOPLE Carved Wood Statue of a Female Figure. From Gabon. Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This is one of Many items I will be offering on ebay from an Amazing Single New York Collection I bought. The Fang migrated into their current area from the northeast in recent centuries as small groups or families of nomadic agriculturalists. Their militant nature allowed them to sieze land from their weaker neighbors as they moved in. The Fang are best known for their wooden reliquary figures which are abstract anthropomorphic carvings. There are a few in collections that are still attached to the original relics they were meant to protect. The traditional religion of Fang centered around ancestors who are believed to wield power in the afterlife as they did as living leaders of the community. The skulls ... moreand long bones of these men were believed to retain power and to have control over the well-being of the family. Usually the relics were kept hidden away from the uninitiated and women. Wooden sculptures. Known as reliquary guardian figures, were attached to the boxes containing the bones. Some believe that the figures are an abstract portrait of the deceased individual, while others argue that they serve to protect the spirit of the deceased from evil. It must be remembered, however, that it was the bones themselves that were sacred, not the wooden figures, thus there is no apparent contradiction in individuals selling what in effect was the tombstone of their ancestors for considerable profit to art dealers. During migrations the relics were brought along, but the reliquaries were often left behind. CONDITION: I will try my best to report the accurate condition of all images I am offering on ebay. This is a tribal item and buyer must understand that the surface is not smooth. There is the typical dirt and scratching to the Surface. Wear to the surface with some surface cracks. A crack to the edge of the"headdress"see photos) Otherwise the figure is in good conditio
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Fang Ngil mask, Gabon, African Tribal Creations, Art, Gorilla, Pangwe, Cameroon
An African Tribal Creations gallery NO RESERVE AUCTION This NO RESERVE auction is for a large and beautiful(if a bit unsettling) Fang Ngil mask. Hailing from Gabon. Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea, the Fang people were historically a migrant people, but are now settled in the wide aforementioned region, and are nearly one million strong in number. Prolific producers of art, the fang are most commonly known in the art collecting community for their imposing'Ngil' or'Gorilla' masks that generally feature a characteristically elongated form, usually white(kaolin) pigmentation with black or otherwise darkly highlighted facial features, and which are generally associated with judicial connotations. The also, however, produce a wide variety of figures, musical instruments, and artistically rendered functional items. Worn by members ... moreof an eponymous society. The Ngil mask is a large, imposing, instantly recognizable artform among the Fang people. Though the Ngil society is no longer practiced among the Fang people, its masks still find their way into the marketplace, and are generally highly sought after. The Ngil mask would be used to initiate new members into its society, but it was most frequently used in the finding and punishing of criminals and sorcerers within the village community. The masks were said to have only appeared after dark. This large, impressive, and imposing Fang mask features the traditional stylistic cues, as well as the archetypical facial features and kaolin pigmentation. Despite a single hole that exists above the right eye, which appears very old and is completely naturalized into the piece, this object is in fairly good condition. It displays normal signs of wear, exposure and age, including faded pigment, scuffs and scratches, etc. all of which should be considered normal. There is also a chip from the lower right side of the mask's perimeter. From the back hangs a piece of fiber cloth, though the rest of the masquerader would be dressed in a Raffia costume. This is a siza
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Fang Standing Byeri Figure Miniature Gabon African
Title, Fang Standing Byeri Figure Miniature Gabon African, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, miniature, Country of Origin, Gabon, People, Fang, Materials, Wood. Beads, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 9.5 inches H. Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn patina. Chips, minuscule holes throughout, shallow age cracks, Additional Information: This is a miniature version of a large Fang reliquary figures in standing position. A ... morebark container known as a byeri was normally associated to Fang figures. The container would hold the bones of an ancestor that were venerated during annual ceremonies at which the ancestors were present in the form of the sculptures. This figure has not been attached to a bark reliquary but most probably was used during Byeri rituals. However the figure can still be appreciated for it s unique form as an example of hybrid Fang carving with strong Cameroon influences. This an unusual miniature example. But still fits firmly within the Fang tradition. Unusual elements include its very small size. The Fang live in three countries including Equatorial Guinea. Gabon and Cameroon. The atypical features of this piece appear to be stylistic elements commonly found in Cameroon, and point to this area for its origin. The sculptures of the Fang have obtained an almost legendary status among collectors. They attained this lofty position based almost entirely upon their"byeri" reliquary heads and figures. The discovery of these haunting pieces by scholars and travelers during the last half of the 19th century helped elevate African art into the collecting mainstream among European
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Fang Female Reliquary Figure Gabon African
Title, Fang Female Reliquary Figure Gabon African Type of Object, Carving. Statue, Country of Origin, Gabon. Cameroon, People, Fang, Materials, Wood. Studs, pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 23.75 inches H. x 6 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor, Damage/Repair, broken feet and hands. Chipped breasts and navel, old insect damage arrested, cracks and chips in other places, scrapes and scratches, A Fang Female Reliquary Figure â âEyema-o-Byeriâ. Additional Information: This female reliquary figure seats on its own base. Her rounded head with crest hairstyle. Her long arms and her facial features are common sculptural characteristics found among the Ntumu sub-group of Fang who live in the Northern part of Gabon. Though similar in their forms the reliquary figures fall into a number of subtly differentiated ... moresub-styles that stretch from their core area in Gabon to southern Cameroon. The bark container normally associated to the figure that would have held the bones of the ancestor and onto which the sculpture would have been placed is missing. However the figure can still be appreciated for itâs unique form as an example of Fang carving. As one of the most powerful and best-known sculptural forms known in Sub-Saharan Africa. Fang figures hold a prominent place in the history of African art. As reliquary guardians, Fang figures often appear as though they are slightly crouched with legs slightly bent or shown in a seated position. Known as'byeri' these sculpted reliquaries held the bones of ancestors and were venerated through annual ceremonies at which they were present in the form of the sculptures. Photographed as early as 1907(Tessmann 1913/1972. Vol. II) the cult of Byeri began to lose its prominence after 1910 due to colonial government pressure. Further reading: Perrois. Louis, 1986. Ancestral Art of Gabon. Perrois. Louis and Marta S. Delage, 1990. The Art of Equatorial Guinea. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulu
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Fine Fang Ngil Ngontang Tribal African Mask Byeri Gabon NO RESERVE
Balanced Fang Nigil Mask: Personal Collection: Dimensions: 22-23 inches Materials: wood. Pigments Shipping costs are for lower 48 States(US) Please contact me for international shipping rates.
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AFRICAN ART FANG STATUE 21.5"-4LBS GABON
THIS IS A STATUE MADE IN GABON BY THE FANG TRIBE.IT IS 21.5"LONG.IT WEIGHS AROUND 4LBS.FOR THE WOODEN BASE.T IS 4"X3.5"COUPLE SMALL CRACKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STATUE(FIXED BY THE NATIVES)MAXIMUM DEPTH OF THE HEAD IS 3.5"MAXIMUM WIDTH OF THE HEAD IS 4.5"THE EYES ARE 2"APART.EACH EYE IS 1.5"WIDE.THE NOSE IS 1"LONG.THE MOUTH IS 1.25"WIDE.THE SHOULDERS ARE 5"APART.THE ELBOWS ARE 5.5"APART.THE STATUE IS CHIPPED A LITTLE AT COUPLE PLACES AT THE EDGES.THE BREASTS ARE 1.75"LONG AND THE TIPS ARE 1.5"APART.COUPLE SMALL CRACKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEAD(FIXED BY THE NATIVES)Buyer pays for shipping and insurance. GTGALLERY is one of the biggest distributors of african art
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AFRICAN ART FANG MASK 15"-3LBS GABON
THIS IS A MASK MADE IN GABON BY THE PUNU TRIBE.IT IS 17"LONG.MAXIMUM WIDTH OF THE MASK IS 10.5"IT WEIGHS AROUND 3LBS.FOR THE BOTTOM OPENING OF THE HELMET.IT IS 16"LONG,CENTER WIDTH IS 9.75"OVAL SHAPE)THE BOTTOM OPENING OF THE HELMET IS CHIPPED AT COUPLE PLACES AT THE EDGES.THE EYES ARE 2.5"APART.THE OPENING OF EACH EYE IS 1.5"WIDE.THE NOSE IS 2.75"LONG.THE MOUTH IS 3.5"WIDE.THE TIP OF THE NOSE IS 5"HIGH.THE TOP OF THE HEAD IS 6.5"HIGH.THE FACE IS CHIPPED A LITTLE AT COUPLE PLACES.COUPLE SMALL CRACKS ON THE MOUTH(FIXED BY THE NATIVES) Buyer pays for shipping and insurance. GTGALLERY is one of the biggest distributors of african art
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FANG BIERI AFRICAN FIGURE - CAMEROON/GABON
Fang Bieri Figure– Cameroon/Gabon The bieri would be consulted when the village was to change location. When a new crop was planted, during a palaver, or before going hunting, fishing, or to war. But once separated from the reliquary chest, the sculpted object would lose its sacred value and could be destroyed. The ritual consisted of prayers, libations, and sacrifices offered to the ancestor, whose scull would be rubbed with powder and paint each time. With its large head, long body, and short extremities, the Fang bieri had the proportion of a newborn, thus emphasizing the group’s continuity with its ancestor and with the three classes of the society: the“not-yet-born, the living, and the dead. The relics were essentially skull fragments, or sometimes complete skulls, jawbones, teeth and small bones. The bieri also served for therapeutic ... morerituals and, above all, for the initiation of young males during the great so festival. This fine example measure 23“ tall and 5.5“ wide.
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Lot 68, Outstanding Fang Bieri Reliquary Figure, Gabon
The ensemble of Fang peoples practice a cult devoted to ancestor lineages. The bieri. Whose aim is to both protect themselves from the deceased and to recruit their aid in matters of daily life. This familial cult does not monopolize the Fang’s religious universe, for it coexists with other beliefs and rituals of a more collective character. It is the bieri. Or ancestor sculpture, which has most obviously given rise to the making of remarkable wooden sculpture. The statuary of the Fang can be classified into three main groups: heads on long necks, half-figures and full figures, standing or seated. Carved with great simplicity, at the same time they exhibit a high degree of sophistication in the coordination of bulbous forms. The neck is often a massive cylindrical form. The arms have various positions: hands clasped in front of the body(sometimes ... moreholding an object) held in front of the chest or attached to it; hands resting on the knees in the seated figures. The navel is often exaggerated into a cylindrical form. Legs are short, stunted. Usually there is a domed, wide forehead and the eyebrows often form arcs with the nose. The eyes are often made of metal roundlets. The bieri would be consulted when the village was to change location. When a new crop was planted, during a palaver, or before going hunting, fishing, or to war. But once separated from the reliquary chest, the sculpted object would lose its sacred value and could be destroyed. The ritual consisted of prayers, libations, and sacrifices offered to the ancestor, whose scull would be rubbed with powder and paint each time. With its large head, long body, and short extremities, the Fang bieri had the proportion of a newborn. Thus emphasizing the group’s continuity with its ancestor and with the three classes of the society: the“not-yet-born, the living, and the dead. The relics were essentially skull fragments, or sometimes complete skulls, jawbones, teeth and small bones. This Fang is secured on a wooden base. Measurements: 22" X 6" Materials
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Gabon: Old and RareTribal used African Mask from the Fang.
Gabon: Old and RareTribal used African Mask from the Fang. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Height: 40 cm. The people that are called“Fang” in the geographic or ethnographic literature number 800.000 and constitute a vast mosaic of village communities, established in a large zone of Atlantic equatorial Africa comprising Cameroon, continental equatorial Guinea and nearly the whole north of Gabon, on the right bank of the Ogowe River. Historically the Fang were itinerant, and it is relatively recently that they have settled into this broad area. The migratory existence of the Fang prohibited the creation of ancestral shrines at gravesites. Instead, the remains of the important dead, in the form of the skull and other bones, were carried from place to place in a cylindrical bark box. The great rain forest region where the Fang settled ... moreis a plateau of middle altitude, cut by innumerable waters with falls and rapids rendering navigation for the most part impossible, and with a climate typically equatorial. Fang are principally hunters but also agriculturists. Their social structure is based on a clan, a group of individuals with a common ancestor, and on the family. The ensemble of Fang peoples practice a cult devoted to ancestor lineages. The bieri. Whose aim is to both protect themselves from the deceased and to recruit their aid in matters of daily life. This familial cult does not monopolize the Fang’s religious universe, for it coexists with other beliefs and rituals of a more collective character. It is the bieri. Or ancestor sculpture, which has most obviously given rise to the making of remarkable wooden sculpture. The statuary of the Fang can be classified into three main groups: heads on long necks, half-figures and full figures, standing or seated. Carved with great simplicity, at the same time they exhibit a high degree of sophistication in the coordination of bulbous forms. The neck is often a massive cylindrical form. The arms have various positions: hands clasped in front of the body(someti
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18th C Fang Currency Bracelet Bronze from Gabon, Africa
This heavy bronze bracelet was made by the Fang from the Gabon area in Africa. These were also used as currency. This one stands 3 1/2" tall. 3 1/2" wide, and 4 1/2" outside circumference. The safest hedge against inflation is buying the right art at the right time* AAPAP Posted with the
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FANG RELIQUARY FIGURE GABON FROM ANTHROPOLOGY PROFESSOR COLLECTION.
FANG RELIQUARY FIGURE. GABON, AFRICA. THE FIGURE HAS NUMEROUS REPAIRS.SEE PHOTOS) FROM THE COLLECTION OF A RETIRED INDIANA UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR OF FOLKLORE. ETHNOMUSICOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE. HE WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF DR. ROY SIEBER. THE DEAN OF AFRICAN ART HISTORIANS. DR SIEBER MENTORED HIM FOR OVER 10 YEARS TIL HIS DEATH IN 2001. AGE 50 + YEARS HEIGHT 17 1/2 INCHES. 25 INCHES TO TOP OF FEATHERS STAND INCLUDED SHIPPING COST IS BASED ON BIDDERS LOCATION. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE INDIANA RESIDENTS PAY 6% TAX
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Old antique Fang sword knife dagger GREAT condition LOOK NICE Gabon
Untitled Document welcome! PLEASE VISIT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR ANTIQUE. VINTAGE OR COLLECTIBLE WEAPONS You are bidding on an antique Fang sword/knife from Gabon. It is in GREAT condition. It is 19 inches long. Probably late 19th century or early 20th century. Great piece. No reserve and have fun. and bid high: Buyer pays shipping. Payment expected in 1-3 days after the auction ends. Feel free to ask any questions at any time or request more pictures. PLEASE VISIT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR ANTIQUE. VINTAGE OR COLLECTIBLE WEAPONS. BID WITH CONFIDENCE I DESCRIBE THE ITEM AQURATELY AND I AM A COLLECTOR MYSELF.
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Fang Helmet Mask of Gabon Old Repair White Face Stunning!
Fang Helmet Mask of Gabon A stunning piece. 20 inches tall and 8 inches wide. Old repair to helmet. See Photos. Pay Pal Only. A beautiful piece to add to your collection. Please email me with any questions. Thank you for your interest.
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Gabon: Extremly Old and Very RareTribal used African Fang figure.
Gabon: Extremly Old and Very RareTribal used African Fang figure. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Height: 34 cm and more then 80 years old. The people that are called“Fang” in the geographic or ethnographic literature number 800.000 and constitute a vast mosaic of village communities, established in a large zone of Atlantic equatorial Africa comprising Cameroon, continental equatorial Guinea and nearly the whole north of Gabon, on the right bank of the Ogowe River. Historically the Fang were itinerant, and it is relatively recently that they have settled into this broad area. The migratory existence of the Fang prohibited the creation of ancestral shrines at gravesites. Instead, the remains of the important dead, in the form of the skull and other bones, were carried from place to place in a cylindrical bark box. The great rain forest ... moreregion where the Fang settled is a plateau of middle altitude, cut by innumerable waters with falls and rapids rendering navigation for the most part impossible, and with a climate typically equatorial. Fang are principally hunters but also agriculturists. Their social structure is based on a clan, a group of individuals with a common ancestor, and on the family.
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FANG BIERI HEAD, GABON, FROM ANTHROPOLOGY PROFESSOR COLLECTION.
FANG BIERI HEAD. GABON, AFRICA FROM THE COLLECTION OF A RETIRED INDIANA UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR OF FOLKLORE. ETHNOMUSICOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE. HE WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF DR. ROY SIEBER. THE DEAN OF AFRICAN ART HISTORIANS. DR SIEBER MENTORED HIM FOR OVER 10 YEARS TIL HIS DEATH IN 2001. ON A CUSTOM STAND AGE 50 + YEARS HEIGHT 10 1/2 INCHES SHIPPING COST IS BASED ON BIDDERS LOCATION. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE INDIANA RESIDENTS PAY 6% TAX
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Gabon: RareTribal used African Medicine pot from the Fang.
Gabon: RareTribal used African Medicine pot from the Fang. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Height: 40 cm. The people that are called“Fang” in the geographic or ethnographic literature number 800.000 and constitute a vast mosaic of village communities, established in a large zone of Atlantic equatorial Africa comprising Cameroon, continental equatorial Guinea and nearly the whole north of Gabon, on the right bank of the Ogowe River. Historically the Fang were itinerant, and it is relatively recently that they have settled into this broad area. The migratory existence of the Fang prohibited the creation of ancestral shrines at gravesites. Instead, the remains of the important dead, in the form of the skull and other bones, were carried from place to place in a cylindrical bark box. The great rain forest region where the Fang settled ... moreis a plateau of middle altitude, cut by innumerable waters with falls and rapids rendering navigation for the most part impossible, and with a climate typically equatorial. Fang are principally hunters but also agriculturists. Their social structure is based on a clan, a group of individuals with a common ancestor, and on the family.
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Gabon: Extremly Rare Old Tribal used African Fang figure in bed.
Gabon: Extremly Rare Old Tribal used African Fang figure in bed. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Height: 66 cm. The people that are called“Fang” in the geographic or ethnographic literature number 800.000 and constitute a vast mosaic of village communities, established in a large zone of Atlantic equatorial Africa comprising Cameroon, continental equatorial Guinea and nearly the whole north of Gabon, on the right bank of the Ogowe River. Historically the Fang were itinerant, and it is relatively recently that they have settled into this broad area. The migratory existence of the Fang prohibited the creation of ancestral shrines at gravesites. Instead, the remains of the important dead, in the form of the skull and other bones, were carried from place to place in a cylindrical bark box. The great rain forest region where the Fang ... moresettled is a plateau of middle altitude, cut by innumerable waters with falls and rapids rendering navigation for the most part impossible, and with a climate typically equatorial. Fang are principally hunters but also agriculturists. Their social structure is based on a clan, a group of individuals with a common ancestor, and on the family.
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Tribal AFRICAN ART Wood Sculpture Fang/Gabon MASK w/3-Part Hairdo-#19-NR!
Tribal AFRICAN ART Wood Sculpture Fang/Gabon MASK w/3-Part Hairdo-19-NR! DIMENSIONS 21" tall. TRIBE& REGION/COUNTRY Fang Gabon DESCRIPTION Mask. Wood. Kaolin. Nice carving with three-part hairdo. CONDITION Excellent overall condition. See photos. We are excited to be auctioning many pieces of distinct African art from the David Rapkin collection. Rapkin is a retired professor from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has been collecting African Art for twenty-five years. His collection was exhibited at the Eisentrager/Howard Gallery. October 19-November 9th, 2012, titled"African Art in Unlikely Places: The David Rapkin Collection" Many of the pieces being auctioned here in the coming weeks were part of that exhibit. See below for Rapkin's extensive essay and suggested reading list on African art which accompanied ... morethe show. And see this link for a news story on the exhibit: See our other listings for more from this collection. Following are photos of the original exhibition pamphlet for the African Art in Unlikely Places exhibit. The pamphlet is not included but we can include photocopies if the winning bidder wishes. CLICK HERE TO ADD US TO YOUR"FAVORITE SELLERS" LIST NOTE: We don't end auctions early or add"Buy It Now" prices. Please don't ask us to do so. SHIPPING WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL USA: via UPS ground. Use the shipping calculator to determine the cost for your location. Please note that we will need a street address(no PO Boxes) For Alaska and Hawaii. Please don't use the shipping calculator; write for a quote before bidding. SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE USA: via the US Postal Service- International Priority Mail. Use the shipping calculator to determine the cost for your location. If the calculator does not give you a price for your country. We cannot ship this item to you. We do not ship via USPS first class mail international. Please note that we don't allow buyers to arrange their own shipping through third parties. International Buyers- Please No
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AFRICAN WOOD TRIBAL PRIMITIVE FANG GABON SONGYE NGIL MASK STATUE SCULPTURE
AFRICAN WOOD CARVING TRIBAL PRIMITIVE FANG GABON NGIL MASK SCULPTURE. Very nice looking stunning African mask. Condition. Nature normal wear. No cracks or defects. In Great Condition. Color. White and Black. Size. 24.5" height and 4.5" width and 2.5" depth. US shipping only. No international shipping.
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Hand Carved Fang Tribe Male Standing Loome From Gabon
Hand Carved Fang Tribe Male Standing Loome From Gabon Loom is 17" tall x 4.5" wide x 2.5" deep Check out my!Be sure to add me to your! All masks will show some ware as most of my listings have been used in Africa by different Tribes. If there is any major cracks or damages I will note in the listing& have more detailed photos. I do not charge a packing and handeling fee. All buyers will be paying actual shipping costs. I will be paying for the insurance and delivery confirmation. Items were hand picked on my buying trips to Africa over eight years of owning a retail store in Texas. I've since closed my retail location& website. I' am primarily selling on E-bay at a discounted price. Please pay for your items within 3 days at end of auction. Thank you for looking& Happy Bidding! Posted with
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Hand Carved Fang Tribe Female Standing Loome From Gabon
Hand Carved Fang Tribe Female Standing Loome From Gabon Loom is 16" tall x 4" wide x 2.5" deep Check out my!Be sure to add me to your! All masks will show some ware as most of my listings have been used in Africa by different Tribes. If there is any major cracks or damages I will note in the listing& have more detailed photos. I do not charge a packing and handeling fee. All buyers will be paying actual shipping costs. I will be paying for the insurance and delivery confirmation. Items were hand picked on my buying trips to Africa over eight years of owning a retail store in Texas. I've since closed my retail location& website. I' am primarily selling on E-bay at a discounted price. Please pay for your items within 3 days at end of auction. Thank you for looking& Happy Bidding! Posted with
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Gabon: Large Tribal used African Window from the Fang.
Gabon: Large Tribal used African Window from the Fang. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Height: 70 cm x 29 cm and almost 4 kilo
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ATQ VINTAGE AFRICAN WOOD CARVING TRIBAL PRIMITIVE FANG GABON NGIL MASK SCULPTURE
Samuel Collection No reserve fine art auctions Overview: This is an original antique vintage African wood carving mask sculpture. Appears unsigned. I recently purchased a HUGE collection of African masks and sculptures. They date from 50 to 200 years old. See my other auctions for more of this amazing African collection! Condition: Sculpture is in good condition with mild wear. Mild dings, mild cracks and or splits, and mild scratches. See photos. Measurements: Sculpture measures 19 x 7 x 3.5 inches.
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Superb Old African Fang Mask Gabon, Equatorial Guinea & Cameroon
TRIBAL AFRICAN ART FANG(FAN. MPANGWE, PAHOUIN, PAHOUINS, PAHUINS, PAMUE, PANGWE) Gabon. Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea it is a large old mask shows a crack under the mouth area and a restoration over the eye and forehead missing part on the top.A crack on the side a crack inside the mask due to age but still amazing in person please check pictures thanks
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AFRICAN ART, FANG STATUE GABON W/ METAL AROUND THE WHOLE BODY
African art. Tribal art carved wood African statue FANG with metal around the whole body. Very good and excellent condition. Nice piece to add in your primitive art collections. The measurement is 27 inches High x 8 inches Wide.
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►SENSITIVE FANG MALE BYERI FIGURE/ SCULPTURE w/OFFERTORY CUP ~ African Art/Gabon
For further details, please visit the item description at our Website(click on the image above) Fang Male Byeri Reliquary Guardian Figure w/ Offertory Cup( Gabon) Description: On offer from our personal collection is this superb old Byeri figure from the Fang peoples of Gabon. Such reliquary figures are intended to guard the relics of tribal ancestors. are placed atop the containers housing the revered ancestral relics. The"stem" supporting& protruding from the figure's buttocks is used to help secure the statue by inserting it into the lid of the Byeri box. Beautifully carved classic features characterize this sensitive sculpture. The male figure is presenting an offertory cup. Supported by both hands. Flat discs are set in place for his eyes, a technique often used by the Fang. Overall condition: good; basic wear& ... moretear. Dry age-cracks, chips to the feet. The figure is blessed with one of the most gorgeous, richly patinated surfaces we've ever seen. Wonderful display. Materials: wood Approximate dimensions: 20" H x 8" W x 7.5" D Estimated age: mid-20th century Total shipping weight: ca. 15-lbs. All sales final. Payment must be made within 4 days of end of auction/sale. All items carefully packed. shipped promptly after payment received/cleared. Unless otherwise specified in the item description, shipping to the U.S. will generally be via USPS Priority Mail or USPS Parcel Post. Expedited shipping upgrade is available& optional(please contact seller for adjusted shipping fees) Will ship worldwide, with international shipping rates to be determined by buyer's location. Insurance optional/additional, based on final sale price. Selle
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Fang Gabon altar ritual figure 2 shelves 23 x 14 inches
A small old Fang altar carved from a single piece of wood. The figure at the top has a smooth spot where it has been touch by many during ceremony. Objects to be'blessed' were placed on the altar. There are two'shelves' or two levels on which to place offerings. It shows signs of many years of use. If interested. Please ask for more information and photos. It measures 23 inches and 14 inches wide.
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Fang Ancestor Standing Figure, Gabon African 33 Inch
Type of Object, Figure Ancestor(Byeri Figure) Country of Origin, Gabon& Equatorial Guinea, People, Fang(Ntumu Sub-group. Northern Fang) Materials, Wood. Pigments and Brass Tacks, Approximate Age, Mid- 20th Century, Dimensions, Height is 33 inches(35 inches with custom stand) Overall Condition, Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks in head. Neck, torso, scratches in places, Fang Ancestor Standing Figure. Gabon African 33 Inches Additional ... moreInformation: This finely proportioned male figure is carved in a northern Fang sculptural style with a noticeable influence of Cameroon carving. Transitional cultural contact in the heavily forested border region between present day Gabon and Cameroon often produced sculptural forms that are a hybrid as well as locally defined and difficult to categorize to any one single group such as the Bamileke in Cameroon or the Fang or Kota of Gabon. Though similar in their forms Fang Ancestor figures fall into a number of subtly differentiated sub-styles that stretch from their core area in Gabon to southern Cameroon. A bark container known as a byeri was normally associated to Fang figures and would hold the bones of an ancestor that were venerated during annual ceremonies at which the ancestors were present in the form of the sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines where memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri. Containing their bones were under the care of an elder known as the Esa. The present standing figure was not attached to a a byeri reliquary container. But it most probably was used as an ancestor figure during Byeri rituals.When not in
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Fang Judicial Ngil Mask - Gabon - African Masks
Item: African Fang Judicial Ngil Mask. Size: 44 x 16 x12cm. Medium: Carved wood with palm grass fringe. Origin: Gabon. Provenance: Private Collection. South Africa. Catalogue Number: ROC/244/11. Packaging: All Origin African Objects are packed securely in bubble wrap. Polystyrene and cardboard. Whilst every care is taken to ensure the object arrives in one piece, we regret that we cannot be held responsible for any damage which occurs in transit. Postage: We generally use Australia Post Airmail service for most objects both internationally and domestically. For parcels exceeding 100cm. We use UPS. Sea Mail is also available, allow approx 5 weeks for delivery. International Buyers: Please don't rely on the Ebay postage calculator which doesn't work properly. Contact us prior to purchase and we will give you a quote for delivery by ... morewhich ever service you prefer. Insurance: We offer insurance on all items. Please request a quote. Contacting Origin African: Please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns or questions. All email correspondence is re-directed to my mobile phone and will be answered as soon as possible. About The Fang Tribe The Fang are especially known for their guardian figures which they attached to wooden boxes containing bones of the ancestors. The bones. By tradition, are said to contain the power of the dead person, in fact, the same amount of power that the person had while still alive. The Fang mainly inhabit the hot. Humid, equatorial rain forests of Gabon, making up 80% of the Gabonese population. They are of medium height and have a relatively powerful build and pride themselves greatly on their physical beauty. The Fang are reported to have moved from the northeast centuries ago and settled in the region to farm. Because they are a warrior like people they quickly conquered the native inhabitants. Many ethnic groups still fear the Fang because of their powerful aggressive tendencies. The Fang are also known for their older practice of cannibalism. Which they practiced unasha
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Unique Fang / Vuni African Mask Gabon DRC
Fantastic Fang Ngil/ Vuni Mask Unique form- Materials: Wood. Pigments Dimensions: 15 x 7 inches Shipping costs: Continental US- Please inquire about international shipping Please view my other items- I am auctioning multiple items from my collection. Thank you.
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NB Vintage REAL OLD African Fang Tribe Married Womans Tribal Brass Collar Gabon
Offered at a no reserve price is a very rare African Fang Tribe from Gabon married Woman's Brass Collar. The collar is very old. I think its over 200 years old due to the cracks in the brass, which takes a long tome to appear. The collar was brought back buy a US Army Servicemen after ww2 ad was in his stuff when he passes away. The collar is guaranteed original and should be on display in a museum. The collar measures 5 1/4 inches by 5 3/4 inches. This is a no reserve auction please email us with any questions. We have antique Samurai swords. Antiques knives, rare reference books, and other authentic military, and Native American items that will be going up for auction in the coming days and weeks. We are always selling unique and rare Antiques, Jewelry, and Coins. Click through to see all of our items, and don't forget to bookmark ... morethe page- Our shipping employees are are overly cautious. They take every precaution to make sure your item is not damaged in transit. They often use more cushioning than a reasonable person would use. Check out our other auctions in the slideshow above. We will ship all auctions no later than three business days after the transaction is complete(If you are paying PayPal with a check. This can take several days) Any questions by email are usually answered within 24 hours. Except we are closed on Saturday and Sunday, so questions send after 4:00 pm EDT on Fridays may not be answered until Monday Morning. Please time your questions to be answered before the auction ends. We m. We are very consciensious about accuracy in our ads. However, we have made a mistake or two. If the item you receive is different from the item pictured in the ad, ship it back to us for a full refund. Buyer's remorse is not a reason for return. By purchasing an item from McNeal Antiques through eBay. The buyer agrees to cooperate with the shipper in order to process an insurance claim. We will not give immediate refunds for items damaged in shipping- the shipper will pay an insurance claim, and the bu
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Gabon: Large Old and Rare Tribal used African Fang Mask with monkey skull.
Gabon: Large Old and Rare Tribal used African Fang Mask with monkey skull. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Height: 62 cm. The people that are called“Fang” in the geographic or ethnographic literature number 800.000 and constitute a vast mosaic of village communities, established in a large zone of Atlantic equatorial Africa comprising Cameroon, continental equatorial Guinea and nearly the whole north of Gabon, on the right bank of the Ogowe River. Historically the Fang were itinerant, and it is relatively recently that they have settled into this broad area. The migratory existence of the Fang prohibited the creation of ancestral shrines at gravesites. Instead, the remains of the important dead, in the form of the skull and other bones, were carried from place to place in a cylindrical bark box. The great rain forest region where ... morethe Fang settled is a plateau of middle altitude, cut by innumerable waters with falls and rapids rendering navigation for the most part impossible, and with a climate typically equatorial. Fang are principally hunters but also agriculturists. Their social structure is based on a clan, a group of individuals with a common ancestor, and on the family.
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FANG FEMALE ANCESTOR FIGURE - CAMEROON OR GABON
Up for auction. This original Fang Female figure, probably from Gabon. It measures 17 inches tall and 5 inches wide. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*3A%3Cd%3Ff6%3E-13f5ae94b9e-0xef-
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1892 Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph) Fang Child Women Nude Ogooue River Gabon
Home ~ Affiliations ~ Discounts ~ FAQs ~ Grading and Certification ~ Premium Shipping ~ About Us VINTAGE ART& ADVERTISING CURATED COLLECTIONS 1892 Wood Engraving(Photoxylograph) Fang Child Women Nude Ogooue River Gabon Details Year: 1892 Type: Original Wood Engraving(Photoxylograph) Grade: Near Mint/ Very Fine+ Authentication: Dual Certificates Image: Black/ White Approximate Size(inches) 6.5 x 9 Approximate Size(cm) 17 x 23 Description and Condition This is an original 1892 black and white wood engraving(Photoxylograph) of Fang women with child seated on the Ogooué River banks in Gabon. CONDITION This 119+ year old Item is rated Near Mint/ Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. To find other items from this specific collection in our eBay store. Please. Reproductive art by Barbant. ... moreWood-Engraved Photographs. Or Photoxylographs Wood-engraved photographs. Also known as photoxylographs, are a late-nineteenth century printing process. It is the result of a marriage of wood engraving, originally developed at the end of the eighteenth century by Thomas Bewick, whereby the wood block was cut not on the plank side with the grain, like woodcuts, but instead across the grain on the end-grain of very hard woods, and the burgeoning photographic processes of the mid-nineteenth century. The process was an attempt to capture the new and uniquely authentic reality of photography. Though earnest experimentation began in the 1850s. The process of reproducing the gradual tonal ranges of photography, absent the interpretive hand of an artist on a printer's block, plate, or stone, was mechanically unachievable for decades. The seemingly simple task of converting a photograph to a reproducible medium is fraught with complication by the simple, immutable fact that printer's ink lacks tonal gradation; black is always black. Thus, the only contemporaneously suitable solution was to laboriously recreate by hand the appearance of a photograph through incredibly refined line
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AFRICAN ART JANUS FANG MASK - 17"-4LBS -- GABON
THIS IS A MASK MADE IN GABON BY THE FANG TRIBE.IT IS 17"LONG.IT WEIGHS AROUND 4 LBS.MAXIMUM WIDTH OF THE MASK IS 11"FOR THE BOTTOM OPENING OF THE HELMET,IT IS 17"LONG,CENTER WIDTH IS 10.5"THE BOTTOM OPENING OF THE HELMET IS CHIPPED A LITTLE AT COUPLE PLACES AT THE EDGES.COUPLE SMALL CRACKS ON THE EDGES OF THE BOTTOM OPENING OF THE HELMET,FOR EACH FACE,THE EYES ARE 2.75"APART.THE OPENING OF EACH EYE IS 3/4"WIDE.THE NOSE IS 10"LONG.THE MOUTH IS 2.5"WIDE.THE TIP OF THE NOSE IS 5"HIGH.THE TOP OF THE HEAD IS 7"HIGH.COUPLE SMALL CRACKS ON THE MASK.THE FACE IS CHIPPED A LITTLE AT COUPLE PLACES,Buyer pays for shipping and insurance. GTGALLERY is one of the biggest distributors of african art
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GALLERY MASKAFRIKANART - FANG MASK AFRICAN TRIBAL ART from GABON
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Seller notes: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Title, Fang Mask/ Gabon African, Type of Object, mask, Country of Origin, Gabon People, Fang Materials, wood/ autochthonous pigments Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 20.47 inches/ 2.006 pounds, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks ... moreare a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Additional Information: this mask was used by the Ngil, male society that no longer exists. This secret society was responsible for the initiation and fought witchcraft. The Ngil is a purification rite of fire symbolized by the gorilla. In the ritual, the bearers of these masks appear in large groups at night in the villages, lighted with torches. Representing the spirit of a deceased person. The face is covered with kaolin(white color evokes the power of the ancestors) They also had judicial functions identifying thieves, murderers or thugs to town which is then killed in rituals. French colonial authorities banned this type of mask in 1910. TRIBAL AFRICAN ART FANG Gabon During the 18th-19th centuries the Fang migrated from the northwest and today are scattered across Cameroon. Guinea and Gabon. Their social structure is based on the clan and family. Cohesion among the eighty or so Fang clans is maintain
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Fang Fertility Statue Gabon
Fang Fertility Statue Gabon Weight:2.2kg Lenght:70cm We usually ship 2 days after receiving cleared payment. Combine postage welcomed.please request for an invoice in this case
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Fang Figural Shuttle Weaving Equipment Gabon African
Title, Fang Figural Shuttle Weaving Equipment Gabon African Type of Object, Shuttle? Country of Origin, Gabon, People, Fang, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 19 inches x 2.5 inches Overall Condition, good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, general wear, Additional Information: Probably a carved shuttle ending with a very stylized standing from the Fang of Gabon. The back of the shuttle is decorated with ring-like motifs ... morein relief. Shuttle is used as part of a traditional weaving process. This is a weaving tool in the shape of a boat used to hold the thread bobbins. During migrations which took place in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries the Fang people moved to their present area becoming part of a complex overlay of population of approximately 200.000, who stretch from southern Cameroon into Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Living in small forest communities the Fang focused upon tightly knit kinship and lineage systems and the veneration of ancestors through the use of figurative sculptures. Reommended Reading: Daniel Mato. Art of Africa. Weaver and Carver,Catalogue of Exhibition University of Manitoba. 71702* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised
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Fang bieri Reliquary Figure on Wooden base, Gabon
The statuary of the Fang can be classified into three main groups: heads on long necks. Half-figures and full figures, standing or seated. Carved with great simplicity, at the same time they exhibit a high degree of sophistication in the coordination of bulbous forms. The neck is often a massive cylindrical form. The arms have various positions: hands clasped in front of the body(sometimes holding an object) held in front of the chest or attached to it; hands resting on the knees in the seated figures. The navel is often exaggerated into a cylindrical form. Legs are short, stunted. Usually there is a domed, wide forehead and the eyebrows often form arcs with the nose. The eyes are often made of metal roundlets. The bieri would be consulted when the village was to change location. When a new crop was planted, during a palaver, or before going ... morehunting, fishing, or to war. But once separated from the reliquary chest, the sculpted object would lose its sacred value and could be destroyed. The ritual consisted of prayers, libations, and sacrifices offered to the ancestor, whose scull would be rubbed with powder and paint each time. With its large head, long body, and short extremities, the Fang bieri had the proportion of a newborn. Thus emphasizing the group’s continuity with its ancestor and with the three classes of the society Measures- 9 1/2" X 3 1/2" Secured on a wooden polished base
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** Fine Tribal Mask FANG / Gabon ** 39,7 inch **
Art Afrique Dimensions: 39.7 inch/ 101 cm Weight: 2.0 kg Material: wood Country: Gabon Fang xsell2 here all autions or all shop articles 2p5ddv.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2B26rk%3E2p5ddv-13fb1277e32-0xf9-
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Fang Mask Elongated Colorful Decorative Gabon African
Title, Fang Mask Large and Colorful DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Gabon, People, Eastern Pende, Materials, wood. Pigment, paint, Approximate Age, 20th century/last quarter or Contemporary, Dimensions, 31 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, fair to good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Flaking paint throughout, Additional Information: A mask with elongated face in heart shape. Painted in white, brown, black and blue and decorated ... morewith beautiful design patterns in forehead and under the pierced eyes. The style of this decorative mask is identified as Fang. Colors enhance the shape of the mask while adding visual dramatic flair and the play of abstract and geometric patterns enliven the surface and reflect a great sense of design on the part of the carver. This is a visually exciting example of modern Fang Ngil mask- A decorator-long modern art look Usualy, Ngil masks would be painted in white. Among the Fang. Masks identified to the Ngil society are known for their elegant abstractions of the human face. While emphasizing its pure forms, the mask's white pigment also marks its spiritual identity. Ngil African Masks have been described as having a'heart-shaped face' due to the facial features emphasizing refined curves of the orbital ridges above the eyes and the prominent line of the tapered nose that ended above the open mouth completing the abstraction of the face. The scarification on the cheek are said to represent local scarification patterns practiced in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Ngil masks were worn at night during initiations and known for judicial and soci
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Fang Judicial Ngil Mask, Gabon, African Tribal Arts
Item: African Fang Judicial Ngil Mask Size: 38 x 16.5 x 17 cm Medium: Carved wood Origin: Gabon Catalogue Number: ROC/241/11 Packaging: All Origin African Objects are packed securely in bubble wrap. Polystyrene and cardboard. Whilst every care is taken to ensure the object arrives in one piece, we regret that we cannot be held responsible for any damage which occurs in transit. Postage: We generally use Australia Post Airmail service for most objects both internationally and domestically. For parcels exceeding 100cm. We use UPS. Sea Mail is also available, allow approx 5 weeks for delivery. Insurance: We offer insurance on all items. Please request a quote. Contacting Origin African: Please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns or questions. All email correspondence is re-directed to my mobile phone and will be answered as soon ... moreas possible. Fang Tribe of Africa Back to Index Location: Southern Gabon. Cameroon. Population: 800.000 Language: Equatorial Bantu Neighboring Peoples: Kwele. Lumbu, Teke Types of Art: The Fang are best known for their wooden reliquary figures which are abstract anthropomorphic carvings. There are a few in collections that are still attached to the original relics they were meant to protect. History: The Fang migrated into their current area from the northeast in recent centuries as small groups or families of nomadic agriculturalists. Their militant nature allowed them to sieze land from their weaker neighbors as they moved in. Economy: The rain forests surrounding the Fang must be subjected to slash and burn techniques. Combined with crop rotation to yield agricultural products. By moving crops from year to year, erosion and soil depletion is avoided. The main crops grown are plantains and manioc. Large knives are used to clear the forests, and most of the cultivation is done with a hoe. Political Systems: The peoples throughout this region of Gabon share similar political systems. Each village has a leader who has inherited his position based on his relationship to the
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** Fine Large FANG Mask / Gabon ** 44 inch **
Art Afrique Dimensions: 44 inch/ 112 cm Weight: 1.5 kg Material: wood Country: Gabon Fang xsell2 here all autions or all shop articles Eingestellt mit: ein eBay Tool, Kaufabwicklung: Klicken Sie auf"Jetzt bezahlen" Um direkt zur Kaufabwicklung zu gelangen. Bei Erwerb dieses Artikels. Werden Ihre Adressdaten zum Zwecke der Kaufabwicklung an Afterbuy übermittelt und gespeichert. Mit dem Kauf stimmen Sie dieser Übermittlung ausdrücklich zu. Mehr zum Thema. Mit Afterbuy profitieren Sie: Professioneller Verkäufer, Reibungsloser Ablauf, Sichere Zahlungsabwicklung, Schneller Versand,
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Fang Byeri Reliquary Figure Gabon Guinea African SALE Was $99
Type of Object, Carving. Statue, Figure, Country of Origin, Gabon. Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, People, Fang, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 21 inches H.x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks throughout. Chips, scratches and wear in places, dents, stains, Fang Byeri reliquary figure Gabon Guinea African. Additional Information: This male reliquary ... morefigure is carved in a Fang sculptural style shown in a gesture of offering. A motif seen in other examples of Fang sculpture. The figure has a dark surface that was the result of palm oil and copal resin being applied to the figure. The heart shaped face, facial features and body shape locates the figure among the Ntumu, a northern Fang sub-group. During migrations which took place in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries the Fang people moved to their present area becoming part of a complex overlay of population of approximately 200.000, who stretch from southern Cameroon into Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Living in small forest communities the Fang focused upon tightly knit kinship and lineage systems and the veneration of ancestors through the use of figurative sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines where memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri, containing their bones were under the care of an elder known as the Esa. Containers made of either bark or woven basketry were surmounted by sculpted figures known as eyema-o- byeri that guarded the remains of Fang ancestors(Fernandez 1975: 723-46) When not in actual use the sculpted
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MID CENTURY AFRICAN GABON FANG SHIELD
For sale is an African shield from the Fang tribe of Gabon. The size is 21 1/2" L X 13" W& approx 6" D(including handle) It is carved and painted wood with a face in the middle of the front of the shield. It does have signs of age and use and minor material loss around the edges as well as the face which would be expected. I purchased this shield- and a lot of other African artifacts. From collector who has been collecting african art for 65 years and is selling some of his many interesting pieces. Thank you for looking and please browse my store.
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Fang Reliquary Figure Custom Stand Gabon African Richard & Libby Collection
Title, Fang Reliquary Figure Gabon African Old, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Gabon. Equatorial Guinea, Southern Cameroon, People, Fang(Ntumu) Materials, wood. Brass, encrustation/pgment, Approximate Age, early 20th century, Dimensions, 22.25 inches H. with base x 4.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, significant old insect damage arrested. Wear in some area, large cracks and chips throughout Provenance: ... more Richard and Libby Wheeler Collection. Richard and Elizabeth Wheeler are noted Chicago collectors of both Native American and African art.  We have recently purchased their superb African collection. Additional Information:  This remarkable figure with sublime character and fine shiny patina is a powerful sculpture from t the Ntumu sub-group of the Fang people of southern Cameroon and Gabon.Fang of Gabon. The dramatic brass disk eyes. The strongly defined hairstyle as well as the  firm shoulders and arms with indication of muscles highlight the finely carved figure.  The shape of this sculpture raises questions as to function and meaning. The Fang are recognized for their funerary sculpture known as Byeri that are among the most powerful and best-known sculptural forms emerging from Africa. This head with a long body without legs  has served as a reliquary figure and placed in the ancestor's basket. This is a wonderful example of its kind and would make an impact in any collection. As some of the most powerful and best know sculptural forms emerging from Africa. Fang figures hold a prominent place in the history of African
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FANG NGIL AFRICAN ART MASK GABON #2361 - For African Art Gallery
FANG NGIL MASK#2361 Tribe: Fang. Country: Gabon. Material: Wood. Pigment. Size: 22" 55.9 cm) Tall. Item: 2361 Condition: Good. Provenance: Ex James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Ngil masks of the Fang tribe represent a masquerading tradition that waned over sixty years ago. They are worm by members of male Ngil society during the initiation of new members and the persecution of wrong-doers. Masqueraders clad in raffia costumes and attended by helpers would materialize in the village after dark. Illuminated by flickering torchlight. They are characterized by elongated features and a heart-shaped face and were thought to have judiciary powers and so were worn when sentences were handed down by society. The 400.000 Dogon live 180 miles south of Timbuktu on the cliffs of Bandiagara, which dominate the plains for over 150 miles. ... moreThey speak approximately 120 dialects, many of which are not mutually comprehensible. At first hunters, now on their small fields they cultivate millet, sorghum, wheat, and onion. The millet is stored in high quadrangular granaries around which they build their houses. Because of the difficult approach to these regions and the aridity of the climate, the Dogon have been isolated and hence were able to conserve their ancient religious habits and ways of making the necessary implements, their carvings. by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Apr-06-12 at 12:15:27 PDT. Seller added the following information: Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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FANG NGIL AFRICAN ART MASK GABON #2360 - For African Art Gallery
FANG NGIL MASK#2360 Tribe: Fang. Country: Gabon. Material: Wood. Pigment. Size: 19.25" 48.9 cm) Tall. Item: 2360 Condition: Good. Provenance: Ex James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Ngil masks of the Fang tribe represent a masquerading tradition that waned over sixty years ago. They are worm by members of male Ngil society during the initiation of new members and the persecution of wrong-doers. Masqueraders clad in raffia costumes and attended by helpers would materialize in the village after dark. Illuminated by flickering torchlight. They are characterized by elongated features and a heart-shaped face and were thought to have judiciary powers and so were worn when sentences were handed down by society. The 400.000 Dogon live 180 miles south of Timbuktu on the cliffs of Bandiagara, which dominate the plains for over 150 ... moremiles. They speak approximately 120 dialects, many of which are not mutually comprehensible. At first hunters, now on their small fields they cultivate millet, sorghum, wheat, and onion. The millet is stored in high quadrangular granaries around which they build their houses. Because of the difficult approach to these regions and the aridity of the climate, the Dogon have been isolated and hence were able to conserve their ancient religious habits and ways of making the necessary implements, their carvings. by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Apr-06-12 at 12:15:27 PDT. Seller added the following information: Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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TOP Female FANG reliquary carved wood with brass Gabon - no reserve
Fang female(rarer than males) reliquary figure embellished with metalwork. Good condition. Stands on its own. Impressive. The Fang peoples of the Republic of Gabon derive a sense of continuity with their past as well as a communal cohesiveness in the present through an ancestral cult known as bieri. Bieri reliquary figures. Such as the one seen here, embody the qualities that the Fang admire most in people—namely, tranquility, vitality, and the ability to hold opposites in balance. These qualities are conveyed in this figure through the juxtaposition of an infant's large head with the developed body of an adult, and the contrast of a static, symmetrical pose and passive, expressionless face with the tension of bulging muscles on the arms and legs. Bieri figures are often embellished with elaborate coiffures. Facial scarification, jewelry, ... morehorns, and other emblems of spiritual power. This one has been adorned with metal bangles around the neck, ankles, and wrist. Its lustrous surface is a result of repeated ritual purifying applications of palm oil. Many Fang sculptures continue to exude the oil long after their original treatment. In the dense rainforests of Central Africa. Many cultures, including the Fang, derive a sense of cohesion from the preservation of family genealogies in figurative sculptural traditions. These wooden bieri figures and heads are placed on top of bark containers that hold the skulls of important clan ancestors. It has been suggested that the earliest reliquary guardians were wooden heads. But the tradition expanded during the 1950s to include busts and full figures, male or female. The carved head or figure mounted on top of the reliquary box guards the sacred contents against the forbidden gaze of women and uninitiated boys. It appears that the full figures, as opposed to the heads, are also used as puppets in theatrical initiation rituals associated with the bieri in which young male initiates are presented to deceased ancestors. During the 1920s and'30s. Many European artists t
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ATQ VINTAGE AFRICAN TRIBAL ART WOOD CARVED FANG NGIL GABON FACE MASK SCULPTURE
Samuel Collection No Reserve Fine Art Auctions Overview: This is an original African wood carved mask sculpture. Unsigned. Exact Fang Gabon. This came out of a recently purchased museum quality African collection that dates 50-100 years old. See my other auctions for more African items! Condition: Sculpture has wear from age. Has cracks. Chips, splits and or bug bite. Please see images. Measurements: Measures 8 by 24 by 6.5 inches. Samuel Collection: Be sure to visit our store! We have around 400 items up at a time and all bids start at 12 dollars! New items everyday. We are happy to combine items for shipping discounts. Local pickup is free and welcomed. Thanks for looking! Shipping: Our primary shipping company is UPS. Shipping charges reflect postage. Packaging materials, insurance and handling. No international shipping. USPS will be ... moreused for all PO Box addresses. Please check the Ebay automated shipping calculator with your zip code for prices. Paypal is due within 48 hours of the auction's closing. Items for local pick up must be picked up within 3 days of the auction's closing. If items are not paid for within this time frame(unless agreed upon by the seller) Items will be resold. By bidding on this item, the buyer is agreeing to these terms.
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Fang Mask Ngil Society Elongated White Face Gabon African
Title, Fang Mask Ngil Society Elongated White Face Gabon African Type of Object, Face mask, Country of Origin, Gabon, People, Fang, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 28 inches H. x 10 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, chips to the back. Scratches and wear in places Additional Information: A well designed mask with anelongated heart-shaped face painted in white. ... moreThis mask comes from the Fang people. This is a classic Fang mask and would stand well in a collection. The purity of its forms equals its spiritual identity. In fact. Among the Fang such masks are identified with the Ngil society. Ngil masks were worn during initiations and known for judicial and social control activities in searching out sorcerers, a process that ultimately led to their being banned by the French colonial authorities in 1910. A later development among the Fang was the appearance of a mask known as Ngontangan, the head of the young white girl" referring to early European women missionaries who arrived on the coast during the nineteenth century. The mask may have had ritual or ceremonial meaning in the past exorcizing malevolent sorcerers but appears not to carry significant symbolic weight today. Though few in number the elegant forms and abstractions of the Ngil masks made them very attractive to early modern European artistic sensibilities serving as models for a number of sculptors. During migrations which took place in the late 18th and early 19th centuries the Fang population of approximately 200.000 moved to their present area stretching from southern
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FANG MEDICINE BOX #2- GABON
FANG MEDICINE BOX- GABON IT IS11.5 INCHES TALL. 7 INCHES WIDE AND ABOUT 3.5 INCHES IN DEPTH. AGE UNKNOWN. AGE CRACKS, SCRAPES, SOME VERY MINOR LOSS ON BOTTOM THAT RESULTS IN THE BOX TILTING BACKWARDS A BIT. SHIPPING PRICE IS FOR CONTINENTAL US ONLY. HAWAII. ALASKA, PUERTO RICO AND INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE REQUEST QUOTE. THANKS FOR LOOKING! PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER ITEMS FOR ADDITIONAL ETHNOGRAPHIC ART. On Jul-04-06 at 15:53:49 PDT. Seller added the following information: Posted with the
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BEAUTIFUL FANG PEOPLE CARVED WOOD SPOON WITH FIGURE'S HEAD - FROM GABON
You are bidding on an Original and Beautiful FANG PEOPLE Carved Wood Spoon with Figure's face. From Gabon. The Fang are best known for their wooden reliquary figures which are abstract anthropomorphic carvings. There are a few in collections that are still attached to the original relics they were meant to protect. The Fang migrated into their current area from the northeast in recent centuries as small groups or families of nomadic agriculturalists. Their militant nature allowed them to sieze land from their weaker neighbors as they moved in. The traditional religion of Fang centered around ancestors who are believed to wield power in the afterlife as they did as living leaders of the community. The skulls and long bones of these men were believed to retain power and to have control over the well-being of the family. Usually the relics ... morewere kept hidden away from the uninitiated and women. Wooden sculptures. Known as reliquary guardian figures, were attached to the boxes containing the bones. Some believe that the figures are an abstract portrait of the deceased individual, while others argue that they serve to protect the spirit of the deceased from evil. It must be remembered, however, that it was the bones themselves that were sacred, not the wooden figures, thus there is no apparent contradiction in individuals selling what in effect was the tombstone of their ancestors for considerable profit to art dealers. During migrations the relics were brought along, but the reliquaries were often left behind. Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This is one of Many items I will be offering on ebay from an Amazing Single Collection I bought. This collection is simply amazing and ALL items look old. I will try to describe the item as accurate as possible. In this item's case I know it is Fang. From Gabon. Maybe an expert will identify the specifics of this piece. I do not know the exact age of this item but it looks old. CONDITION: I will try my best to report the accurate condition of all images I am offering on
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ANTIQUE VINTAGE AFRICAN FANG GABON LARGE WOOD CARVING TRIBAL 21" MASK SCULPTURE
Mask is 21 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide at its widest point. Condition: Sculpture is in good condition with mild wear. Mild dings, mild cracks and or splits, and mild scratches. See photos. This is thought to be from the 1800's but hasn't been authenticated. Measurements: Sculpture measures 21 x 3.5 inches. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B%3F4f%3E-140e9616536-0xfc-
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Fang Reliquary Figure (Byeri) Gabon Africa SALE Was $99
Title, Fang Reliquary Figure(Byeri Figure) Gabon Africa, Type of Object, Sculpture, Country of Origin, Gabon, People, Fang, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 22 inches H. x 6.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, broken foot. Cracks in shoulder and legs, chips, old insect damage arrested Additional Information: Though similar in their different forms Fang reliquary figures ... morefall into a number of subtly differentiated sub-styles that stretch from their core area in Gabon to southern Cameroon. This sitting female reliquary figure is carved in a Northern Fang sculptural style shown holding a horn in a gesture of offering. A position seen in other examples of Fang sculpture. The warm color on the surface of this figure is typical of Fang figures and a result of palm oil and copal resin being applied onto the figure. During migrations which took place in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries the Fang people moved to their present area becoming part of a complex overlay of population of approximately 200.000, who stretch from southern Cameroon into Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Living in small forest communities the Fang focused upon tightly knit kinship and lineage systems and the veneration of ancestors through the use of figurative sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines where memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri, containing their bones were under the care of an elder known as the Esa. Containers made of either bark or woven basketry were surmounted by sculpted figures known as eyema-o- byeri that gu
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Fang Mask Ngil on Stand Gabon Africa Wheeler Collection
Title, Fang Mask Ngil Society Gabon African Richard& Libby Wheeler Collection, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Gabon, People, Fang, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 19 inches H. x 10 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, old insect damage arrested. Hole around one eye, minor repair work on back left edge of mask not visible from front, chips in frot and to the ... moreback, Provenance: Richard and Libby Wheeler Collection. Richard and Elizabeth Wheeler are noted Chicago collectors of both Native American and African art. We have recently purchased their superb African collection. Additional Information: A superb elongated Fang mask with a heart-shaped face painted in white. This mask has reived many layers of kaolin pigment over the years. It has sustained old This mask has substantial age and obviously held significant ritual and symbolic authority for its Fang owner. Note the patina of the back and evidence of face oil! The purity of its forms equals its spiritual identity. In fact. Among the Fang such masks are identified with the Ngil society. Ngil masks were worn during initiations and known for judicial and social control activities in searching out sorcerers, a process that ultimately led to their being banned by the French colonial authorities in 1910. A later development among the Fang was the appearance of a mask known as Ngontangan, the head of the young white girl" referring to early European women missionaries who arrived on the coast during the nineteenth century. The mask may have had ritual or ceremonial meaning in the pa
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GothamGallery Fine African Art - DRC Gabon Fang Throwing Knife
Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Over 10 Years Online Serving Thousands of Satisfied Customers Offering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Superb African DRC Gabon Fang Throwing Knife Inches: Height: 13.5 Inches Centimeters: Height: 34.5 Centimeters Measurement Knife Only Material: Metal. Wood, Iron, Copper Estimated Age: Early- Mid 20th Century Condition: Fair- Good Remarks: Stylized tribal weapon wonderful metal work incise design aged surface Shipping: US East Coast- Estimated $15.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME Documentation of Authenticity/ Any Available Provenance Will Be Included With This Piece CONDITION Metal corrosion. Worn areas, overall condition fair to good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND The Fang constitute ... morea vast mosaic of village communities. Established in a large zone of Atlantic equatorial Africa comprising Cameroon, continental Equatorial Guinea and nearly the whole north of Gabon. Historically the Fang were itinerant, and it is relatively recently that they have settled into this broad area. These iron"throwing Knife" forms were recognized and used as currency for rare but major transactions. Painter Fred Uhlman words- Most of the artists I admired. Picasso, Modigliani, Deraini, to mention only a few, had collected African art and had been profoundly influenced by it. Shortly afterwards I bought the Baule Fetish and the Baule bobbin which are still two of the finest pieces in my collection. It is easy to see why I bought them and why from that moment I have never stopped collecting. The head of the bobbin or heddle- pulley which is after all only a functional object for the purpose of weaving seemed to me then and today as beautiful as a Greek goddess. The fetish moved me as deeply as the bobbin by its silent tragic dignity and its air of profound meditation. GUARANTEE AUTHENTICITY AND CONDITION OF ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO THEIR DESCRIPTION AND PICTURES. QUESTION
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LE FANG de DURVILLE par LOUIS PERROIS-GABON-CAMEROUN-NTUMU-CONGO-AFRICAN TRIBAL
LE FANG de DURVILLE par LOUIS PERROIS 50 pages NEUF- NEW! Une effigie d'ancêtre des FANG d'afrique équatoriale, ancienne collection du Dr Gaston Durville: une oeuvre de facture archaïque et rare. Fang. Groupe Ntumu Nord Gabon/ Sud Cameroun Fin du XIXè siècle VOYEZ MES AUTRES LIVRES EN VENTE DE L'ART TRIBAL/ART AFRICAIN PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT MY OTHER TRIBAL/AFRICAN ART BOOKS FOR SALE_ LIVRAISON/ SHIPPING: Poids/weight= 400 gr.Belgique/België = 4.5 euro; la France = 10 euro;Luxembourg= 10 euro; Italy = 10 euro. Other European countries = 10 euro. Rest of the World = 15 euro(USA = 20 USD) Il faut payer dans les 7 jours après la vente! Payments should be done within 7 days! Vous pouvez épargner sur des frais d'envoi par des achats multiples:Entre 2-5 kilo: pour la Belgique= 8 Euro;La France ... more=18 Euro. Entre 5-10 kilo: pour la Belgique = 10 euro; pour la France = 22 euro. Other countries I can give on request. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*a4%601gc%3E-141216c3aa9-0xfe-
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Fang Face Mask Ngil Society Gabon African with Nose Ring - 23", Different
Fang Face Mask Ngil Society Gabon Africa Different With the Nose Ring circa: mid 1900s* We are always presenting wonderful Vintage Items from Nice Estates here in Connecticut. All are different and quite collectible. Please visit our Ebay Store for a look. You Never Know What You Might Find. As always. We do try to combine, Thanks. Different! A Little History: These Masks are well known for their use during a number of ritual activities. These white-painted masks are known for their elegant abstractions of the human face. This Ngil Mask has a"heart-shaped" face and a prominent long tapering nose that ends above the mouth at the bottom of the chin. These Ngil Masks were worn during initiations and known for searching out sorcerers. The Mask's white color marks its spiritual identity. This Mask measures about 23-1/4" long ... moreand about 10" across the top. Most of these Masks have spent decades in use or in collections and therefore scrapes and general wear are fairly common and a normal part of their patina. This Mask is in very good vintage condition- no splits- some carved symbols under the left eye that you can see in the pictures- some wear on the high points such as the ears. Chin and top protruding head piece- all this attests to its age and use- please view all the pictures. A little different with the ring nose and quite long as these go. A nice addition to any collection. You will receive the exact item that you see in the pictures. Thanks for Looking. Thanks for visiting our site. We present many exciting items every week so please come in and see what new items we have for you. Have a great day. Janet and Leon. Shipping: 1. We always use the best method for you. All Domestic(50 states) items are shipped with a Delivery Confirmation. Th
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GREAT FANG BIERI RELIQUARY HEAD GABON #2402 ~ For African Art Gallery
FANG BIERI RELIQUARY HEAD#2402 Tribe: Fang. Country: Gabon. Material: Wood. Pigment. Size: 12.5" 31.75 cm) Tall. Item: 2402. Condition: Good. Fang reliquary heads like these. Carved by the Fang tribe were called Bieri(similar to the figures used in the same way) and served as guardians of the enshrined relics of important ancestors. Sitting on top of the containers, they were also consulted for aid and protection. The Fang are famous for their Byeri heads and figures, these were made for the Byeri, a family cult that venerated important ancestors by preserving their remains in containers made of bark that was stitched together to form a cylindrical box. Ancestral status was awarded to founders of lineages, heads of clans and families and women that displayed extraordinary powers, such as the ability to bear a unusual number of children. ... moreThe essential remains of these ancestors was their skulls, however at times, bones from the limbs and vertebrae were preserved as well. These Fang reliquary carving served as a shield between the relics and possible destructive force, as sort of guardian. It protected both the remains of the ancestor from intruders and malevolent supernatural forces and vulnerable humans such as the uninitiated, women and non-family members from the potentially dangerous ancestors. Only initiated men of the family clan were permitted to see the relics. During one of the byeri rituals, known a melan, young initiates were given hallucinogenic herbs and presented with figural statues as symbolic invocations of their ancestors. By doing so, statues were used to animate the deceased and to actualize the presence of the clan ancestors. When these statues were removed from the ancestral remains, however, they function only as symbols and no longer as direct receptacles for the spirit. by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 On Apr-06-12 at 12:15:27 PDT. Seller added the following information: Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and e
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SUPERB FANG CURRENCY ANKLET GABON #1967 - For African Art Gallery
FANG CURRENCY ANKLET#1967 Tribe: Fang. Country: Gabon. Material: Brass. Size: 5" 12.7cm) x 3.75" 9.53cm) Item: 1967 Condition: Good. Provenance: Ex. James E. Adkins Collection(Florida. USA) Brass anklets of this type. Were worn at one time by Fang and Kota women, but they were extremely heavy and really served as currency. In Gabon as well as some parts of Zaire an open-cast technique was employed: a rough wood mold was filled with clay, which was stamped or etched with the desired design; molten brass was then poured in, and after cooling the object was finished by the artisan/smith. by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Apr-06-12 at 12:15:27 PDT. Seller added the following information: ... morePowered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Superb fang Fertility Statue Gabon
Superb fang Fertility Statue Gabon Weight:2.1kg Length: 70cm We usually ship 2 days after receiving cleared payment. Combined postage welcome.
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An Oustanding Fang Statue Gabon
An Oustanding Fang Statue Gabon Weight:1.2kg Length: 56cm We usually ship 2 days after receiving cleared payment. Combined postage welcome.
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LUNGA E ANTICA SCULTURA DEL GABON AFRICA IN LEGNO LONGILINEA MASCHERA FANG
ANTICA SCULTURA IN LEGNO LUNGA SCULTURA INTERAMENTE IN LEGNO. COLORATA CON PIGMENTI NATURALI. RAPPRESENTA IL DIO FANG. PROVIENE DAL GABON. AFRICA. PERIODO: PRIMA META' DEL 1900. LA PARTE FINALE SOPRA LA TESTA RICORDA MOLTO IL MUSO DELLO SQUALO MARTELLO. MISURE; Cm. 110.0 D'ALTEZZA X 14,0 DI LARGHEZZA MASSIMA. CONDIZIONI: BUONE. SENZA RESTAURI. BELLA PATINA ANTICA. NORMALI SEGNI D'USO QUOTIDIANO. ALL'INTERNO DEL NEGOZIO CI SONO ALTRE 2 RAPPRESENTAZIONI DELLA STESSA MASCHERA. SEMPRE IN USO NELLO STATO AFRICANO DEL GABON, IN QUANTO BASTA SPOSTARSI DI POCHI CHILOMETRI, O MEGLIO.DI VILLAGGIO IN VILLAGGIO PER TROVARE SVARIATE INTERPRETAZIONI DEL MEDESIMO"DIO" ELEGANTE OGGETTO D'ARREDO. PRONTA PER ESSERE ESPOSTA. ORIGINALE. CHI MI CONOSCE SA' CHE LE MIE DESCR IZIONI SONO SEMPRE STATE.E SONO MOLTO ACCURATE. NON AMO ... moreRICEVERE E NEPPURE FAR TROVARE BRUTTE SORPRESE. WHO KNOWS ME CAN BE AWARE THAT MY DESCRIPTIONS ARE ALWAYS BEING PRECISE.AND I MAKE THEM REALLY CAREFULLY. I DON'T LIKE TO RECEIVE AND EITHER TO GIVE BAD SURPRISES. RILASCERO' IL FEEDBACK SOLAMENTE DOPO CHE AVRETE RICEVUTO L'OGGETTO.VERIFICANDONE IL CONTENUTO E RILASCIANDO VOI STESSI IL FEEDBACK AL SOTTOSCRITTO. G R A Z I E! Note sul pagamento e la spedizione\ IL PAGAMENTO DEVE AVVENIRE TRAMITE METODO DA CONCORDARE, ENTRO UN MASSIMO DI 3 GIORNI. SE NON CI SI E' ACCORDATI DIVERSAMENTE. E.RICORDATE.PER TUTTO ESISTE UNA SOLUZIONE.CONTATTATEMI PER AIUTO. Le spese di imballaggio e spedizione secondo i costi seguenti: SPEDIZIONE CON PACCO CELERE MAXI IN TUTTA ITALIA. EURO 25.00. +++++++++++++ SPEDIZIONE INTERNAZIONALE: A COSTO VARIABILE A SECONDA DELLA DESTINAZIONE! Worldwide shipping ABSOLUTELY NO CHEQUE. INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT:I ACCEPT" ONLY" PAYMENT WITH PAYPALL OR BANK TRANSFER. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: PLEASE.CONTACT ME BEFORE THE END OF THE AUCTION TO KNOW THE EXPEDITION COST TO YOUR COUNTRY. L'occasione è imperdibile.non lasciartela sfuggire! alle mie inserzioni e
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African Fang N'gil Mask - Gabon, Cameroon,
During the 18th and 19th centuries the Fang tribespeople migrated from the north-west and are today scattered across southern Cameroon. Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. They are principally hunters, but also farm. Their social structure is based on the clan, a group of individuals with a common ancestor, and on the family. Cohesion among the Fang clans is maintained through the So and Ngil societies. Each family possesses a Byeri. Or reliquary box, in which the bones of famous ancestors were kept. The box was kept by the Esa. The eldest man in the family. Important masks are associated with the Ngil society. They are characterized by elongated features and a heart-shaped face and were thought to have judiciary powers and so were worn when sentences were handed down by the society. Ngil masks were outlawed in 1910 by the French colonials following ... morea series of ritual murders. The piece for sale here was obtained while I was in Equatorial Guinea. Africa. It shows considerable wear and was just obtained from a chief's kinsman while I was there. The figure displays the characteristics of the Fang Ngil mask. It is an excellent example if someone you are looking for an original piece directly from the Fang tribe in Africa! I spoke with the traders in Equatorial Guinea and they told me that they usually traded goods in exchange for these original pieces as the tribal chiefs often have no need of money; thus salt. Palm wine, and petroleum are often used as a trade medium. The tribes will discard old masks after they have served their purposes and carve new ones over time for ritual use. It is usually these discarded tribal masks and statues that they trade as the value to them is in the ceremony and not the mask or statue. Material: Wood
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Fang Byeri Container Calabash with Figural Stopper Gabon African
Title, Fang Byeri Container Calabash with Figural Stopper Gabon Africa, Type of Object, Byeri container. Calabash Country of Origin, Gabon. People, Fang, Materials, Wood. Calabash, leather, reed or straws, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, Figure: 12 inches H. x 2.25 inches; Overall: 36 inches H. x 15 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, General wear. Cracks in container, Fang Byeri Container with a carved stopper in the form of a standing figure! Additional Information: A rare Fang calabash or container with a figural stopper. Such a container was used in the context of Byeri critual. It was used to contain pal vine or other ritual libation. The figure is well carved and the piece shows signs of indigenous use and good age. As some of the most powerful and best know sculptural forms emerging from Africa. Fang figures ... morehold a prominent place in the history of African art. The byeri reliquary held the bones of ancestors and were venerated through annual ceremonies at which they were present in the form of the sculptures. Photographed as early as 1907(Tessmann 1913/1972, vol. II) the cult of Byeri began to lose its prominence after 1910 due to colonial government pressure. In the past figures would often be embellished with native copper bands around arms or wrists and some would hold in front of them miniature ancestor figures or carved animal horns known as Nlakh or small cups used in byeri rituals. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 75163* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity
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Fang Byeri Reliquary Indigenous Repair Gabon African SALE Was $490
Title, Fang Byeri Reliquary Figure Gabon Guinea African, Type of Object, Carving. Statue, Figure, Country of Origin, Gabon. Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, People, Fang, Materials, Wood. Pigment, brass, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 20.5 inches H. x 6 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large crack along the trunk with indigenous repair. Large crack in head, arm chipped, feet chipped, toes eaten ... moreby insect, old insect damage arrested, chips in other places, Additional Information: A reliquary figure carved in a classic Fang sculptural style! The heart shaped face. Facial features and body shape locates the figure among the Ntumu, a northern Fang sub-group. There are brass studs encrusted in place of eyes. This is a old and well used figure that would hold a prominent place in any collection despite its poor condition. It should be noted that cracks in this figure are stable and the insect damage are arrested. During migrations which took place in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries the Fang people moved to their present area becoming part of a complex overlay of population of approximately 200.000, who stretch from southern Cameroon into Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Living in small forest communities the Fang focused upon tightly knit kinship and lineage systems and the veneration of ancestors through the use of figurative sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines where memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri, containing their bones were under the care of an elder known as the Esa. Containers made of either bark or woven ba
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Superb Fang monkey mask Gabon
Superb Fang monkey mask Gabon Weight:420g Length: 19cm We usually ship 2 days after receiving cleared payment. Combined postage welcome.
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Fang Standing Male Ancestor Figure Gabon African 24 inhes H.
Title, Fang Standing Male Ancestor Figure Gabon African 24 inhes H. Type of Object, Figure Ancestor. Carving, Country of Origin, Gabon& Equatorial Guinea, People, Fang Materials, Wood. Pigment, metal(iron in eyes) Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 24 inches H. x 8.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks in one side of face fairly repaired. Shallows cracks in forehead, deep crack along ... morethe torso, cracked and loose arm but stable, Additional Information: This finely proportioned male figure is carved in a northern Fang sculptural style with a noticeable influence of Cameroon carving. Transitional cultural contact in the heavily forested border region between present day Gabon and Cameroon often produced sculptural forms that are a hybrid as well as locally defined and difficult to categorize to any one single group such as the Bamileke in Cameroon or the Fang or Kota of Gabon. Though similar in their forms Fang Ancestor figures fall into a number of subtly differentiated sub-styles that stretch from their core area in Gabon to southern Cameroon. A bark container known as a byeri was normally associated to Fang figures and would hold the bones of an ancestor that were venerated during annual ceremonies at which the ancestors were present in the form of the sculptures. Each lineage's ancestors were located in family shrines where memorials or reliquary boxes known as byeri. Containing their bones were under the care of an elder known as the Esa. The present standing figure was not attached to a a byeri reliquary container. But it most probably was used as
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Statuette reliquaire Fang reliquary figure Gabon
Figure gardienne de reliquaire. Fang, Gabon. Bois semi-dur a patine noire et marron, perles dans les yeux. 21,5 cm. Prov: chinee aupres d'un particulier sur un vide grenier a Setes. Superbe non? Publiée avec
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HALF FIGURE TSOGHO MITSOGHO KOTA FANG AMBETE GABON GABUN
TSOGHO FIGURE. GABON. WOOD. ENCRUSTED PATINA. REST OF KAOLIN. FIBRE. OLD INDIGENE REPAIR( ARM) HEIGHT FIGURE: 16cm( ca. 6.3 Inch) HEIGHT WITH BASE: 24cm( ca. 9.4 Inch)
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Fang knife couteau Gabon Africa
Fang knife. 50 cm. Gabon Africa with scabbard. Knife in good condition. Handle also in good condition, no pieces missing or repairs like you see on a lot of these knives. Note the two little yellow copper"rings" on the end of the blade. see photo) Deep brown reddish patina on the handle. Notice the great craftmenship of the Fang people in this knife. International buyers: please ask first shipping costs. No returns. Additional photos upon request.
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A Rare Fang Town Crier Gong Gabon
A Rare Fang Town Crier Gong Gabon Weight:480g Lenght: 49cm We usually ship 2 days after receiving cleared payment. Combined postage welcome.
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A rare fang Double-Headed Fetish Figure Gabon
A Rare Fang Double-Headed Fetish Figure Gabon
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