Cultual figure - Punu - Gabon - SOLD OUT
The Punu African statues meet relatively rarely and are little known compared to the very famous black and white masks.
Here, the character is sitting cross-legged. Their use is apparently intended to protect their owner.
The head of the statue is very similar to the white Okuyi masks. Front scarification in rhombus.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
- Condition
- Very good
The Punu African statues meet relatively rarely and are little known compared to the very famous black and white masks.
Here, the character is sitting cross-legged. Their use is apparently intended to protect their owner.
The head of the statue is very similar to the white Okuyi masks. Front scarification in rhombus.