Punu-Lumbu ancestor statue - Gabon
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Ancestor statue Punu-Lumbo, a wooden sculpture from Gabon, 46 cm high, dating to the late 20th century, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Origin. Gabon
Tribe name. Bapunou
Material. Wood
Dimension. 46 cm
Shipping method. Colissimo within 24-48h open.
Punu-Lumbo decorative statuette (Gabon).
This figure is depicted seated on a small stool, knees bent and raised.
Attributes: She holds in front of her, at hand level, two circular concave objects reminiscent of bowls or ritual vessels.
silhouette: The body is slender, with an elongated neck, characteristic of the statuary of this region.
Details of the face and hair
Face: The face has a serene expression. Notable are inlaid eyes (probably cowries or a similar material) and delicate features, typical of the Punu-Lumbo aesthetic which often favors a form of idealization.
Hair: The hairstyle is structured, topped with a small bun or central summit, and flows backward, following an elegant line that emphasizes the verticality of the head.
Materials and condition
Added elements: We can observe, notably at the back on the photo, remnants of fibers or fabric attached to the statuette’s waist, suggesting it once wore a ritual garment.
This piece appears to be a cult or symbolic object, the vessels held by the figure possibly evoking an offering or a function within Punu-Lumbo initiatory societies.
Origin. Gabon
Tribe name. Bapunou
Material. Wood
Dimension. 46 cm
Shipping method. Colissimo within 24-48h open.
Punu-Lumbo decorative statuette (Gabon).
This figure is depicted seated on a small stool, knees bent and raised.
Attributes: She holds in front of her, at hand level, two circular concave objects reminiscent of bowls or ritual vessels.
silhouette: The body is slender, with an elongated neck, characteristic of the statuary of this region.
Details of the face and hair
Face: The face has a serene expression. Notable are inlaid eyes (probably cowries or a similar material) and delicate features, typical of the Punu-Lumbo aesthetic which often favors a form of idealization.
Hair: The hairstyle is structured, topped with a small bun or central summit, and flows backward, following an elegant line that emphasizes the verticality of the head.
Materials and condition
Added elements: We can observe, notably at the back on the photo, remnants of fibers or fabric attached to the statuette’s waist, suggesting it once wore a ritual garment.
This piece appears to be a cult or symbolic object, the vessels held by the figure possibly evoking an offering or a function within Punu-Lumbo initiatory societies.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Punu-Lumbu ancestor statue
Height
46 cm
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