Mask - Wood - Punu - Gabon - Asian African Art

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Mask – Wood – Punu – Gabon

Name: Mask - Wood - Punu - Gabon
SKU: 31.17
Price: 99.00 EUR
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SKU: 31.17 Category: African Art Search for: African masks, Gabon Art, punu

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Description

Stylistic wooden initiation mask from the PUNU tribe, Gabon. Unusual use of black pigments on this Punu mask.
PUNU masks are thought to represent ancestors` faces. They are worn during funerals and by a Moukouji initiate who stands on stilts. This masks has a realistic, white face with protruding pursed lips, T-shaped nose, globular protruding eyes incised with a curve, high-dome forehead and characteristic ridged high coiffure, which reflect the PUNU women`s style.
Good condition with a beautiful aged patina.

Object	Initiation Mask
Ethnic group:	Punu
Country:	Gabon
Material:	Wood
Estimated period:	Second half 20^th century
Sold with stand:	No
Dimensions:	32x16x13 cm
Weight:	550 gram
Condition:	Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Mask – Wood – Punu – Gabon

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