Julien Gauthier

African Art Auction (Private collection)

An interesting Punu mask from Gabon. Light shea wood, a beautiful crusty kaolin patina, traces of natural pigments. It embodies the ideal of female beauty. A presence that will leave no one indifferent.

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Intéressant masque Punu provenant du Gabon. Bois de fromager léger, belle patine croûteuse de kaolin, restes de pigments naturels. Il représente l'idéal de la beauté féminine. Une présence qui ne laissera personne indifférent.

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An interesting Punu mask, made from light wood, colored with natural white (kaolin) and red pigments.

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Mask - Gabon

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

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Punu mask from Gabon, dating to 1940–1950, carved in light wood with kaolin patina and natural pigments, 30 cm high and 15 cm wide, in good condition with minor wear from age.

Mask - Gabon

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Punu mask from Gabon, dating to 1940–1950, carved in light wood with kaolin patina and natural pigments, 30 cm high and 15 cm wide, in good condition with minor wear from age.

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