Mask - Punu - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Masque, a Punu wooden mask from Gabon dating to the late 20th century, measuring 34 cm high by 20 cm wide, is a reproduction in excellent condition.

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The Punu mask alone symbolizes the close link between the world of the living and the dead in African beliefs.
The mukuyi masks are supposed to represent ancestors, often female.

Country: Gabon

Seller's Story

Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent. Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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The Punu mask alone symbolizes the close link between the world of the living and the dead in African beliefs.
The mukuyi masks are supposed to represent ancestors, often female.

Country: Gabon

Seller's Story

Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent. Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Punu
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
34 cm
Width
20 cm
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
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