Mask - Punu - Gabon (No reserve price)
06
days
16
hours
29
minutes
18
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
No reserve price
Expert
Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 127823 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Punu mask from Gabon, carved in wood, late 20th century, 45 cm high and 20 cm wide, in excellent condition with a crack at the end of the braid, titled Masque.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
The Punu mask alone symbolizes the close link between the world of the living and the dead in African beliefs.
The mukuyi masks are thought to represent ancestors, often female.
Country: Gabon
Condition: the end of the braid is cracked, but that does not spoil the beauty of the mask
Shipment with tracking
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 alone symbolizes the close link between the world of the living and the dead in African beliefs.
The mukuyi masks are thought to represent ancestors, often female.
Country: Gabon
Condition: the end of the braid is cracked, but that does not spoil the beauty of the mask
Shipment with tracking
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 TranslateDetails
Ethnic group/ culture
Punu
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
45 cm
Width
20 cm
Sold by
