Punu mask - Punu (ou Bapounou) - Gabon
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Masque punu, a wooden mask from Gabon of the Punu (Bapounou) people, 30 cm high, dating to the late 20th century, in good condition.
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Origin. Democratic Republic of Congo
Tribe name. Bapunou
Material. Wood
Dimension. 30 cm
Shipping method. Colissimo within 24-48h. Open.
Punu decorative mask, originating from Gabon.
The mask adopts a classic oval shape with a face of serene features. The eyes are almond-shaped, half-closed, which gives the face a peaceful expression, often associated with the ideal of female beauty among the Punu.
Hair: The hairstyle is very elaborate, composed of lobes or striped crests that rise to the top of the head, typical of the okuyi or mukudj style used during ritual ceremonies.
There is an alternation of natural wood tones, highlights of pigments (probably kaolin or a light substance on the face) and areas tinted red or dark brown, notably at the lips, ears and the base of the hairstyle.
Style: This mask embodies the elegance and finesse characteristic of Punu sculpture, which seeks to represent an ancestral spirit or an ideal figure with a great economy of lines, prioritizing symmetry and balance of forms.
Origin. Democratic Republic of Congo
Tribe name. Bapunou
Material. Wood
Dimension. 30 cm
Shipping method. Colissimo within 24-48h. Open.
Punu decorative mask, originating from Gabon.
The mask adopts a classic oval shape with a face of serene features. The eyes are almond-shaped, half-closed, which gives the face a peaceful expression, often associated with the ideal of female beauty among the Punu.
Hair: The hairstyle is very elaborate, composed of lobes or striped crests that rise to the top of the head, typical of the okuyi or mukudj style used during ritual ceremonies.
There is an alternation of natural wood tones, highlights of pigments (probably kaolin or a light substance on the face) and areas tinted red or dark brown, notably at the lips, ears and the base of the hairstyle.
Style: This mask embodies the elegance and finesse characteristic of Punu sculpture, which seeks to represent an ancestral spirit or an ideal figure with a great economy of lines, prioritizing symmetry and balance of forms.
Details
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Punu (ou Bapounou)
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Punu mask
Height
30 cm
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