Punu mask from Gabon - sculpture Punu - Punu - Gabon
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Masque punu du Gabon, a wooden Punu sculpture from Gabon, weighing 250 g with dimensions 30 cm high by 20 cm wide by 8 cm deep, in good condition, provenance Collection privée, sold without a stand.
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Very beautiful Punu wooden mask, lightweight
Original piece
Sold without a base
Belgian collection
Certificate from the Gallery of the Dominicans
Delivery will not be before August 13.
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
Translated by Google TranslateVery beautiful Punu wooden mask, lightweight
Original piece
Sold without a base
Belgian collection
Certificate from the Gallery of the Dominicans
Delivery will not be before August 13.
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Indigenous object name
sculpture Punu
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Punu
Country of Origin
Gabon
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Punu mask from Gabon
Height
30 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
250 g
Provenance
Private collection
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