Mask - Punu - Gabon (No reserve price)
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Mask from Gabon, a wooden Punu initiation mask, 25 cm high, 15 cm wide, 13 cm deep, 300 g, in good condition; provenance: private collection.
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Wooden initiation mask from the PUNU tribe, Gabon.
PUNU masks are thought to represent ancestors` faces. They are worn during funerals and by a Moukouji initiate who stands on stilts. This masks has a realistic face with protruding pursed lips, T-shaped nose, globular protruding eyes incised with a curve, high-dome forehead and characteristic ridged high coiffure, which reflect the PUNU women`s style.
Good condition.
Provenance: former private German collection.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Wooden initiation mask from the PUNU tribe, Gabon.
PUNU masks are thought to represent ancestors` faces. They are worn during funerals and by a Moukouji initiate who stands on stilts. This masks has a realistic face with protruding pursed lips, T-shaped nose, globular protruding eyes incised with a curve, high-dome forehead and characteristic ridged high coiffure, which reflect the PUNU women`s style.
Good condition.
Provenance: former private German collection.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Punu
Country of Origin
Gabon
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
25 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
13 cm
Weight
300 g
Provenance
Private collection
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