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Fang. <em>Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 82.157_view1_bw.jpg)
Fang. Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 82.157_view1_bw.jpg)
Fang. <em>Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 82.157_view1_bw.jpg)

Fang. Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 82.157_view1_bw.jpg)

Fang. <em>Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 82.157_view4_bw.jpg)

Fang. Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 82.157_view4_bw.jpg)

Fang. <em>Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 82.157_view2_bw.jpg)

Fang. Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 82.157_view2_bw.jpg)

Fang. <em>Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 82.157_view3_bw.jpg)

Fang. Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 82.157_view3_bw.jpg)

Fang. <em>Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.82.157_front_PS5.jpg)

Fang. Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.82.157_front_PS5.jpg)

Fang. <em>Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.82.157_side1_PS5.jpg)

Fang. Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.82.157_side1_PS5.jpg)

Fang. <em>Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.82.157_back_PS5.jpg)

Fang. Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.82.157_back_PS5.jpg)

Fang. <em>Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.82.157_side2_PS5.jpg)

Fang. Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.82.157_side2_PS5.jpg)

Fang. <em>Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.82.157_print_side1_bw.jpg)

Fang. Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.82.157_print_side1_bw.jpg)

Fang. <em>Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces</em>, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.82.157_print_side2_bw.jpg)

Fang. Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.82.157_print_side2_bw.jpg)

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Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces

Arts of Africa

CULTURE Fang
MEDIUM Wood, pigments
  • Place Made: Gabon
    • DATES late 19th-early 20th century
    DIMENSIONS 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of Africa
    ACCESSION NUMBER 82.157
    CREDIT LINE Anonymous gift
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Fang. Helmet Mask (Ñgontang) with Four Faces, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigments, 11 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (28.0 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 82.157. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 82.157_view1_bw.jpg)
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