African mask antiques tribal art Face mask Wood Carved Vintage Fang Masks for wall-8708 Wall Decor Wooden Stemming from the village of

Stemming from the village of Boni and belonging to the Bondé family

named portrait mask or ndoma mask

During important occasions such as sacrificial ceremonies

have the particularity of appearing at the end of entertainment dance ceremonies

They have a great number of masked figures that represent spirits of the bush

African mask antiques tribal art Face mask Wood Carved Vintage Fang Masks for wall-8708 Wall Decor Wooden Stemming from the village of30 14. 5 CM In certain cultures, masks hold great significance and are worn for various reasons. Some spiritual leaders wear masks as a means of protection against malevolent spirits, while others wear them as a symbol of their wealth and good fortune. Additionally, the Fang people utilized African art masks in their clandestine organizations. Within the Men's Guild, members adorned themselves with the Ngil mask.