The Enduring Spirit of the Fang: Reliquary Figures and Masks from Equatorial Guinea The art of the Fang people, known as fãn or pahouin, is more than mere craftsmanship; it’s a profound expression of spiritual belief woven into the fabric of life in equatorial guinea, northern gabon, and southern cameroon. While pinpointing an individual “artist” in the Western sense proves challenging within this cultural context – much of the work being communal and tied to ancestral traditions – understanding the collective artistry of the Fang offers a compelling glimpse into one of Africa’s most distinc…