Punu - Gabon

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€ 20
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Julien Gauthier
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Punu mask carved from Ceiba pentandra wood with kaolin traces and red pigment, originating from Gabon, from the Punu culture, 27 cm high, in good condition, original, from a private collection and sold with a stand.

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Description from the seller

Excellent Punu mask carved from Ceiba pentandra wood, with remnants of kaolin and red pigment. Overall good condition with evident signs of use. Acquired from the important dealer David Malik.
The Punu dancers moved dizzyingly on stilts, frenetically waving wicker whips over people, until they stopped before one and demanded payment in spices: chicken, millet, etc., to not reveal their secret. Normally everyone had some secret to hide and preferred to pay before their crime was known. What we call "getting a truth out with a lie." Height: 27 cm.

Seller's Story

PRIMITIVE ART IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN. ORIGINATING FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OR ACQUIRED AT PROFESSIONAL GALLERIES OR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS.
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Excellent Punu mask carved from Ceiba pentandra wood, with remnants of kaolin and red pigment. Overall good condition with evident signs of use. Acquired from the important dealer David Malik.
The Punu dancers moved dizzyingly on stilts, frenetically waving wicker whips over people, until they stopped before one and demanded payment in spices: chicken, millet, etc., to not reveal their secret. Normally everyone had some secret to hide and preferred to pay before their crime was known. What we call "getting a truth out with a lie." Height: 27 cm.

Seller's Story

PRIMITIVE ART IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN. ORIGINATING FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OR ACQUIRED AT PROFESSIONAL GALLERIES OR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS.
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Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Punu
Country of Origin
Gabon
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
27 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
240
Objects sold
100%
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