Okuyi mask Punu - SOLD OUT
White mask of Bapunu in Gabon. Imposing headdress on top, divided into several lobes, which is rare.
The eyes are split coffee beans. Here, a rare element also, lack of frontal scarification diamond as is conventionally found on the masks of this type.
The traditional masks Punu and more generally Gabon suffered more than others the effects of climatic conditions and xylophagous attacks.
Very beautiful white patina. Beautiful state of conservation for the age of the room.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 34 x 19 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
- Condition
- Bon
White mask of Bapunu in Gabon. Imposing headdress on top, divided into several lobes, which is rare.
The eyes are split coffee beans. Here, a rare element also, lack of frontal scarification diamond as is conventionally found on the masks of this type.
The traditional masks Punu and more generally Gabon suffered more than others the effects of climatic conditions and xylophagous attacks.
Very beautiful white patina. Beautiful state of conservation for the age of the room.