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Fang mask used for the ''ngil'' ceremony, an inquisitorial search for sorcerers, 19th century, Gabon

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Mask  wikidata:Q115696367 reasonator:Q115696367
Artist
Unknown artistUnknown artist
image of artwork listed in title parameter on this page
Title
Mask
label QS:Len,"Mask"
label QS:Lde,"Maske"
label QS:Lfr,"Masque"
Object type sculpture Edit this at Wikidata
Description
English: Fang mask used for the ngil ceremony, an inquisitorial search for sorcerers.
Français : Masque Fang au long visage (Nom vernaculaire : Ngil), en bois peint au kaolin. Attribué la société du "ngil". Utilisé dans la cérémonie du ngil, une recherche inquisitoire de sorciers. 19e siècle - début du 20e siècle.
Date 19th century
date QS:P571,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
-20th century
date QS:P571,+1950-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Medium wood
medium QS:P186,Q287
Dimensions height: 69 cm (27.1 in)
dimensions QS:P2048,69U174728
(69 x 28 x 25 cm)
institution QS:P195,Q167863
au Louvre
Current location
Pavillon des Sessions
Accession number
71.1965.104.1
Place of creation Gabon Edit this at Wikidata
Object history

place of creation: Gabon

collection of André Lefèvre
Credit line deposited to Louvre Museum by Muséum national d'histoire naturelle-Musée de l'Homme
References
Source/Photographer Marie-Lan Nguyen (2006)
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