An imposing personage closes its eyes as though in prayer. By Nana Adu Amankwapam I, this mask represents the Fang people of Gabon. "The mask is believed to serve as an intermediary with the spiritual world," he explains. "Anytime they need to inquire the gods about a future event, this is the mask that is put on."
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I have many beautiful masks and treasure them all
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Wonderful small mask.
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Nice, well-crafted mask with simple, clean lines/design for our entryway.
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