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The Fang are a west African people. They are the majority ethnic
group in Equatorial Guinea and one of the major groups in
Gabon (particularly in the north), with smaller numbers in southern Cameroon. Fang is also the name of their Bantu language.
The Fang religion is monotheistic. Around the early 20th century, the
Fang were visited by Christian missionaries, whose teachings they incorporated into their own belief system. They were also influenced by the
Mitsogo. Most Fang are now Christian.
The Fang are noted for their art, especially their carvings and sculptures. In the colonial period they used copper and iron money. They now live mainly by farming (notably cocoa) and fishing.
Fang is a transliteration of Chinese Family Names 方,防,房 etc.
A fang is a pointed tooth.
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