Statue Bapunou - Gabon

Origin: Gabon
Tribe name: Bapunou
Material: Wood
Dimension: 45 cm
Shipping method: Colissimo within 24-48h, open.

This piece is an anthropomorphic wooden statuette, characteristic of Punu traditional art (originating from Gabon). It depicts a kneeling female figure, adopting a posture of contemplation or reverence, arms crossed over the chest, as seen in the photo.

Hair/hairstyle: The most distinctive element is the elaborate, tall, structured headdress, adorned with striped motifs, typical of traditional hairstyles observed in Punu statuary.

Face: The face features fine, stylized traits. A lozengic (scarification or ornamentation) pattern is noticeable on the forehead, along with carved details on the sides of the head, reflecting the classic aesthetic codes of this culture.

Posture: The kneeling position, visible from different angles, gives the piece an attitude of humility or devotion.
This type of statuette, often associated with ancestor worship or ritual ceremonies, attests to the technical mastery of Punu sculptors, who are particularly renowned for the finesse of their Okuyi masks and their sculpted figures.