Mask - Punu - Gabon (No reserve price)
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Punu mask from Gabon, dating to the late 20th century, carved in wood with cauris, 47 cm high and 20 cm wide, in excellent condition.
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The Punu mask symbolises the sacred link between the living and the ancestors in traditional African beliefs. The Mukuyi masks generally represent ancestral spirits, often female, recognizable by their white face, fine features and scarifications. They take part in ceremonies to protect and guide the community.
Country: Gabon
Condition: Perfect
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
Translated by Google TranslateThe Punu mask symbolises the sacred link between the living and the ancestors in traditional African beliefs. The Mukuyi masks generally represent ancestral spirits, often female, recognizable by their white face, fine features and scarifications. They take part in ceremonies to protect and guide the community.
Country: Gabon
Condition: Perfect
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Punu
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
cauri, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
47 cm
Width
20 cm
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