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Wooden decorative 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 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.
Provenance: former private German collection.

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Late 20th century - Wood - Good condition

Mask - Punu - Gabon  (No reserve price)

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