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A Gabonese four-faced helmet mask (ngontang) of the Fang people, 20th century Helmet mask with four kaolin-painted faces and remnants of full-surface paint. The lower edge pierced all around, with a further, larger hole at the crown. Base diameter 23 cm, height 30 cm. Condition: II - III

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A Gabonese four-faced helmet mask (ngontang) of the Fang people, 20th century Helmet mask with four kaolin-painted faces and remnants of full-surface paint. The lower edge pierced all around, with a further, larger hole at the crown. Base diameter 23 cm, height 30 cm. Condition: II - III

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