Punu mask - Punu - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Punu masker, a single-piece carved wood mask from Gabon dating to the mid-20th century, depicting a serene female Punu ancestral figure and measuring 28 cm high by 16.5 cm wide by 15.5 cm deep in good condition.

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This original African Punu mask from Gabon is an iconic tribal art object, made by the Punu people, known for their idealized, serene feminine face, often painted white with carved hairstyles and a characteristic high forehead and full lips. These masks represent female ancestors and are used in the important Okuyi dances (also called Mwiri) of the Punu and Lumbu groups in southern Gabon.
The mask is made of carved wood in one piece, with traces of traditional white plaster.
These masks are highly sought after by collectors of African art for their aesthetic appeal and cultural significance, and represent an important aspect of Punu heritage and spiritual life.
The mask is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 28 cm x 16.5 cm x 15.5 cm.

This original African Punu mask from Gabon is an iconic tribal art object, made by the Punu people, known for their idealized, serene feminine face, often painted white with carved hairstyles and a characteristic high forehead and full lips. These masks represent female ancestors and are used in the important Okuyi dances (also called Mwiri) of the Punu and Lumbu groups in southern Gabon.
The mask is made of carved wood in one piece, with traces of traditional white plaster.
These masks are highly sought after by collectors of African art for their aesthetic appeal and cultural significance, and represent an important aspect of Punu heritage and spiritual life.
The mask is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 28 cm x 16.5 cm x 15.5 cm.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Punu
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Punu mask
Height
28 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Depth
15.5 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
675
Objects sold
92.59%
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