Mask - Punu - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 150 - € 230
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Mask from the Punu people of Gabon, carved in wood with a rope element, 63 cm high, 23 cm wide and 15 cm deep, in good condition.

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Description from the seller

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 with clear traces of wear and tear. Height mask, without rope: 32 cm.

Tracking number will be provided. May as well be viewed or picked up at our gallery in Vessem (NL).


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 with clear traces of wear and tear. Height mask, without rope: 32 cm.

Tracking number will be provided. May as well be viewed or picked up at our gallery in Vessem (NL).


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
Rope, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
63 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
1100 g
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Objects sold
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