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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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.

Careful and fast shipping.

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.

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.

Careful and fast shipping.

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.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Gabon
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Indigenous object name
Punu mask - African art - African art
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1950-1960
Sold by
FranceVerified
40
Objects sold
Private

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