Mask Gabon
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LONG AFRICAN ART FANG MASK #1 41″LONG-4LBS GABON $49.99 |
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LONG AFRICAN ART FANG MASK #3 41″LONG-3LBS GABON $49.99 |
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LONG AFRICAN ART FANG MASK #4 42.5″LONG-4LBS GABON $49.99 |
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LONG AFRICAN ART FANG MASK #5 39″LONG-3LBS GABON $49.99 |
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LONG AFRICAN ART FANG MASK #6 39.5″LONG-3LBS GABON $49.99 |
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AFRICAN ART FANG MASK 13″LONG- GABON $39.99 |
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RARE AFRICAN ART KWELE MASK # B 13″LONG- GABON $99.99 |
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Arts of Africa – Fang Judiciary Mask – Gabon 24″H X 8″W $199.99 |
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Arts of Africa – Fang Mask – Gabon 22″ H X 5″ W $65.00 |
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Arts of Africa – Kwele Mask – Gabon – 24″HX12″WX2″ Dia $199.00 |
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RARE OLD KWELE EKUK MASK WOOD CONGO GABON COLONIAL PERIOD KAOLIN EARTH PRESENT $169.99 |
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Fang Tribe African Tribal Mask from Gabon, Africa $99.00 |
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Fang Tribe African Tribal Mask from Gabon, Africa Item A2 $99.00 |
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African Mask with Rafia from Gabon- 10″ x15″ (not measuring rafia) $29.99 |
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OLD FANG PEOPLE CARVED WOOD MASK OF ANIMAL FROM GABON $150.00 |
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BEAUTIFUL PUNU PEOPLE PAINTED CARVED WOOD MASK FROM GABON $95.00 |
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Galoa mask from Gabon $400.00 |
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GABON old african mask ancien masque d’afrique FANG kongo masker afrika africa $1,799.00 |
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BEAUTIFUL WOMAN~Gabon Hand Carved Wood Mask Sculpture $73.83 |
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FANG PEACEMAKER~~Gabon Carving Art~~Ghana African Mask $169.16 |
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Gabon: Old Tribal used Punu mask. $69.99 |
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African Mask – Ambete – Mbete – Gabon – 14.5 inches – 37 cm $110.00 |
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African Mask – Fang – Gabon – 11 inches – 28 cm $100.00 |
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African Mask – Ambete – Mbete – Gabon – 10.6 inches – 27 cm $110.00 |
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GothamGallery Fine African Art Gabon Punu Maiden Mask B $330.00 |
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Punu Mask , Gabon African $450.00 |
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RARE AFRICAN ART FANG MASK 11″LONG- GABON $80.00 |
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Gonton Helmet Mask – Gabon – African Tribal Arts $485.00 |
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Punu Maiden Spirit Mukudji Gabon African Mask $564.00 |
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Kwele Mask Ngon, Republic of Congo/Gabon, African Mask $99.00 |
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Fang Ngil Mask with White Face Gabon African Art $210.00 |
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African Mask – Kwele – Gabon – 18.5 inches – 43 cm $140.00 |
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AFRICAN HAND CARVED WOODEN PUNU TRIBAL MASK FROM GABON $84.12 |
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AFRICAN CARVED WOOD ‘DARK’ PUNU TRIBAL MASK FROM GABON $79.17 |
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** Fine Tribal Mask PUNU / Gabon ** $11.50 |
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PUNU white face mask Ogowe ancestor spirit Gabon 12 in $115.00 |
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Antique African Gabon Punu Painted Crocodile Mask $125.00 |
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Bateke People Of Gabon African Wooden Ceremonial Mask Africa Art $149.00 |
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Bateke People Of Gabon African Wooden Ceremonial Mask Africa Art $119.00 |
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Fang People Of Gabon African Wooden Ceremonial Mask Africa Art $69.00 |
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ANTIQUE BASANGWÉ MASK: Gabon $125.00 |
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AFRICAN ART PUNU MASK #AP- 13″ LONG – GABON $49.99 |
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AFRICAN WHITE ANCESTRAL PUNU DOUBLE CRESTED MUKUDJ JUDGEMENT MASK GABON ETHNIX $650.00 |
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Africa_Gabon: Punu mask #11 tribal african art $84.00 |
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HOLIDAYS GIFT OLD Punu Face Mask Maiden Spirit Mukudji, Gabon Africa Y MUST SEE $550.00 |
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HOLIDAYS GIFT OLD Punu Face Mask with a bird on the top Gabon Africa Y MUST SEE $550.00 |
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FANG AFRICAN WHITE CLAY ANCESTOR PANGWE PAHOUIN WOOD NIAMONDO MASK GABON ETHNIX $1,500.00 |
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GABON FRANCE 500 FR.P8 1985 JUG MASK CARVING UNC 10 PCS $159.99 |
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MASKS 1995 RARE GABON DELUXE COMPOUND SHEET MNH $34.95 |
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MASKS 1995 RARE GABON 4 DELUXE SHEETS MNH $44.95 |
Meanings of West African Masks
West Africa is rich in art and is famous for its amazing tribal masks. These masks are an important part of the identity and beliefs of the communities who use them. If you have ever wondered what masks from West Africa mean or the reason for their invention then read on I’m sure by the end of this article you will have a new found understanding of what a typical West african mask is made for.
African masks are traditionally worn by tribes who use it for many different things. There are different purposes for the creation of each mask and it is dependent on the region of Africa they are made and from what tribe they came from. One of the stand out indicators of a masks purpose is the facial attributes it has. An example being in some tribe’s a long, stretched face symbolizes the soberness that power brings.
Masks have been known to be used and specifically made for spiritual ceremonies in which the spirits of ancestors are conjured through special dance and song, by wearing the mask. These spirits some tribes believe will guide them through life, protect them from evil and in the past give them strength to triumph in war.
Tribal masks are made by specially trained individuals who have been taught by an elder in the community with years of experience in the craft of mask making. A master or expert carver is a job that comes with much prestige, in order for one to take on this role they would need to understand meanings of colour and spiritual markings.
Masks are made from differing materials and the material used is often an indicator of how important the mask is. The materials used in making the masks range from wood, metal,ivory and stone. Some tribes have been known to file down animal bones and use it for extensions on masks.
Masks can also represent the cultures ideal of feminine beauty. The Punu of Gabon has masks that epitomizes female beauty in their culture and is only worn by men on stilts. The masks have almond shaped eyes, a narrow chin and dark black hair style which tops it off. The face of the mask is white and represents the beauty of the spirit world. The Idia’s mask of Benin is a famous mask among African art lovers which was made in memory of the king of Benin’s mother. In honor of his mother he wore it by his side near his hip during special ceremonies.
Many masks from Africa are made for a concept or a few, rather than to represent an individual. A mask may be made to represent “wisdom of a man” for example and will feature standout facial characteristics to further add to its cause. West African masks are an amazing part of African culture as they are visual representations of the beliefs of a tribe and also an object of historical insight. An African mask or tribal mask is not just a mask it has depth and history that one can only appreciate when they know its meaning and reason for existence.
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