Julien Gauthier

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An interesting and rare Punu mask from Gabon. Wood, pigments, finely carved. The white Punu masks were linked to the world of spirits and ancestors. A presence that will not leave anyone indifferent.

From an old New York collection.

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A very well-made Punu mask, made from wood and pigments. Ex. NYC collection.

The white okuyi masks performed publicly and are linked to ancestors and spirits.

Fast and secure packing and shipping.

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Intéressant et rare masque Punu provenant du Gabon. Bois, pigments, finement sculpté. Les masques Punu blancs étaient liés au monde des esprits et des ancêtres. Une présence qui ne laissera personne indifférent.

Ancienne collection New-Yorkaise. 

Envoi soigné et rapide.



A very well-made Punu mask, made from wood and pigments. Ex. NYC collection.

The white okuyi masks performed publicly and are linked to ancestors and spirits.

Fast and secure packing and shipping.

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Mask - Gabon

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

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Punu mask from Gabon, carved wood with pigments, 25 cm high, dating to 1950–1960, in good condition with some age wear, provenance from a former New York collection.

Mask - Gabon

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Punu mask from Gabon, carved wood with pigments, 25 cm high, dating to 1950–1960, in good condition with some age wear, provenance from a former New York collection.

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