{"product_id":"tall-slender-elegant-fang-ngil-mask","title":"Tall, Slender \u0026 Elegant Fang Ngil Mask","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn authentic Fang Ngil mask, standing at an impressive 35 inches high and approximately 7 inches wide. This slender, elegant, and tall sculpture originates from the Fang people of Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, or Cameroon, embodying a distinct and powerful aesthetic that is instantly recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mask's striking form is characterized by its elongated, tapering silhouette and a deeply carved, often heart-shaped concave face. This particular example showcases the classic contrasting color palette: a dark, aged patina on the upper, convex sections, giving way to a lighter, almost kaolin-white finish on the facial plane. The stylized facial features – a long, slender nose extending down the center, small, incised eyes, and a minimalist mouth – contribute to its serene yet imposing expression. The overall design conveys a profound sense of spiritual authority and timeless presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFang Ngil masks were historically associated with the Ngil society, a powerful male regulatory and spiritual institution. These masks were worn by members during sacred initiation rites and significant community rituals, embodying a profound connection to the ancestral realm. Their solemn and elongated appearance, combined with the symbolic white kaolin (a color associated with ancestors and the spirit world), commanded a deep sense of respect and evoked the protective presence of the unseen world within the community. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Size: 7.5\"(L) x 7“(D) x 35\"(H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Color: White\/Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: Wear consistent with age \u0026amp; use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character \u0026amp; historical value.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFound in Gabon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49944125472920,"sku":"IMG_3214","price":925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2612\/5208\/files\/IMG_3221_ccf778f8-9cc2-4bde-bd26-2af50e199667.jpg?v=1789763567","url":"https:\/\/veronicasopencloset.store\/products\/tall-slender-elegant-fang-ngil-mask","provider":"Veronicas OPEN CLOSET","version":"1.0","type":"link"}