Punu Mask from Gabon - sculpture punu - Punu - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Masque punu du Gabon, a wooden Punu sculpture from Gabon, 32 cm high, 13 cm wide, 18 cm deep, weighing 600 g, in good condition, from a private collection and sold without a stand.

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Very beautiful Punu mask made of light wood

Original piece

Wear marks

sold without base

Belgian collection

Certificate of the Dominican gallery

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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Very beautiful Punu mask made of light wood

Original piece

Wear marks

sold without base

Belgian collection

Certificate of the Dominican gallery

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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Details

Indigenous object name
sculpture punu
No. of items
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
32 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
18 cm
Weight
600 g
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
1999
Objects sold
100%
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