Mask - Punu - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Punu mask from Gabon, depicting an idealized female ancestor, made of wood with white kaolin, dating to the late 20th century, a reproduction measuring 35 cm high, 25 cm wide, 17 cm deep and weighing 958 g, sold without a stand and in good condition.

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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
35 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
17 cm
Weight
958 g
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
99.14%
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