Punu mask from Gabon - sculpture Punu - Punu - Gabon
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Original Punu wooden mask from Gabon, titled Masque punu du gabon, carved in Bois, from the Punu culture, provenance Collection privée, dimensions 35 × 22 × 16 cm, weight 500 g, in good condition, sold without a stand.
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Very beautiful Punu wooden mask, lightweight
Original piece
sold without base
Private collection "Jean Louis Viot" since 2010
Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains
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 base
Private collection "Jean Louis Viot" since 2010
Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains
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
35 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
500 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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