Gabon Fang Mask Basket The choice of a dog

The choice of a dog as the figure's form adds layers of symbolism

a symbol of wisdom and status within the Bete community

with its carefully carved details and balanced proportions

West Africa

Gabon Fang Mask Basket The choice of a dogGabon Fang Mask 20th Century Fang masks are some of the most celebrated and sought after pieces of antique and contemporary African art. They use elegant lines to depict long abstracted beautiful faces. The masquerades of early Ngil Fang Masks articulated how the mask itself held power that would transfer to the wearer. This is a beautiful contemporary representation of the older ceremonial Fang masks. These tribal masks were worn by the notable