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Members of the Ngil society wore Fang masks and raffia costumes during the initiation of new members and the elongated mask was covered with kaolin, with a heart-shaped face.

This two-head figure joined at the cheeks is carved from wood with a dark brown patina overlaid with light orange-colored earth pigment. A carrying handle sits on top of the heads, covered with fabric and blue indigo dye. The base is woven like a…

A bulging woman sits atop the handle of this spoon. The spoon is made of carved wood with a red brown patina. A spoon such as with would be used to serve a ceremonial or community meal.