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Initiation mask – Wood – Punu – Gabon

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Title: Initiation mask – Wood – Punu – Gabon

Description: Stylistic 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, white 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.
This mask has raised lozenge scarifications on the forehead, which are thought to be associated either with a female ancestor, or with a southern sub-group of the PUNU tribe. Good condition with clear traces of wear and tear. Contains some traces of old not active woodworm.

Details: Object: Initiation Mask

Ethnic group: Punu

Country: Gabon

Material: Wood

Period: Second half 20th century

Sold with stand: No

Dimensions: 38x18x15 cm

Weight: 600 gram

Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $60.00

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