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Mask – Wood – Punu – Gabon

 130,00

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SKU: 22.84 Category: Tags: , ,
Description

Stylistic wooden initiation mask from the PUNU tribe, Gabon.
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.
This mask has raised lozenge scarifications on the forehead, which are thought to be associated either with a female ancestor, or with a southern sub-group of the PUNU tribe. Good condition with slight traces of wear and tear.

OBJECT

Mask
ETHNIC GROUP/ CULTURE

Punu
REGION/ COUNTRY

Gabon
MATERIAL

Wood
CONDITION

Good
SOLD WITH STAND

No
DIMENSIONS

33×19×13 cm
WEIGHT

950 g
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