Mask - Punu - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Mask, an original Punu wood and kaolin mask from Gabon, dating to the late 20th century, 32 cm high, 30 cm wide, 17 cm deep, weighing 979 g, in good condition and sold without a stand.

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This quality Punu mask represent a idealized female ancestor. The white colour of the mask is asexual; white is a symbol of peace, gods, spirits of the dead and the hereafter. Therefore the predominant colour in the celebrations, funerals and commemorations. This is why the masks were worn at the funeral. They have also appeared in the magic rituals whose function was to expose the sorcerers.

Please look at the beautiful effect.
Material: Wood, white kaolin
Good condition, no restorations.

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This quality Punu mask represent a idealized female ancestor. The white colour of the mask is asexual; white is a symbol of peace, gods, spirits of the dead and the hereafter. Therefore the predominant colour in the celebrations, funerals and commemorations. This is why the masks were worn at the funeral. They have also appeared in the magic rituals whose function was to expose the sorcerers.

Please look at the beautiful effect.
Material: Wood, white kaolin
Good condition, no restorations.

Careful registered sending

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Punu
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Kaolin, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
32 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
17 cm
Weight
979 g
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
5024
Objects sold
99.15%
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