Lot 0057

Authentic Initiation Mask - Punu/kwele - South Gabon

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Authentic Initiation Mask - Punu/kwele - South Gabon

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Authentic initiation mask - PUNU/KWELE - South Gabon Africa 2nd half 20th century Wood 32 cm Initiation mask and thereafter used as entertainment mask worn by by paid professional dancers stiltwalkers. Punu masks represent idealized female ancestors' faces. The white color of the mask is genderless; white is a symbol for peace, spirits of the dead, and the afterlife. It is thus the predominating color in funeral celebrations and memorials. Sold without stand.

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