Initiation mask – Wood – Punu – Gabon

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 m

Title: Initiation mask - Wood - Punu - Gabon Additional Information: Stylistic wooden initiation mask from the PUNU tribe, Gabon. PUNU masks are thought to represent ancestors` faces. They are worn du

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 m

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

Title: Mask - Wood - Punu - Gabon Additional Information: Stylistic wooden initiation mask from the PUNU tribe, Gabon. PUNU masks are thought to represent ancestors` faces. They are worn during funera

Stylistic wooden initiation mask from the PUNU tribe, Gabon. Unusual use of black pigments on this Punu mask. PUNU masks are thought to represent ancestors` faces. They are worn during funerals and by

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

Title: Ceremonial mask - Wood - Punu - Gabon Description: This Punu mask represent a idealized female ancestor. The white colour of the mask is asexual; white is a symbol of peace, gods, spirits of th

The Mahongwe live east of Gabon, and are known mainly for their reliquaries. The use of masks is limited to the company reserved for diviners. It occurs during initiation rites in which the uninitiate

Polychrome carved wood mask.  Punu/Lumbo culture, Gabon H: 29cm -11' D: 9cm -3''

Punu people, carved wood polychrome figural mask, Gabon, West Africa, housed in an smoke acrylic box. Mask: approx 9" H x 4" W x 4" D; box: 14" H x 9.5" W x 7.5" D.

Embark on a journey into the heart of African artistry with this remarkable trio of tribal masks. First, we encounter the captivating Pounou Punu Gabon Tribal Wood Carved Mask, a masterpiece that hail

Embark on a journey into the heart of African artistry with this remarkable trio of tribal masks. First, we encounter the captivating Pounou Punu Gabon Tribal Wood Carved Mask, a masterpiece that hail

African Art Carved Wood Black Punu Mask from Gabon 12.5"h x 8.5"w No Reserve Buyer pays shipping. This item ships from New York, NY

Item/Description: Decorative Punu Gabon style hand carved wood mask. Intricately hand carved mask African mask features ornate headdress with rope and shell embellishments, painted white face, evoking

Two Gabon Punu Ancestor Spirit MasksTwo Gabon Punu carved wood ancestor spirit masks: each with elegant features, forehead sacrifition and double coiffures, one with white-wash face (typical splits);

Fine African Punu Mask, Gabon. Carved wood and pigment. On stand. Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia. Size: 10'' x 8'' x 5'' (25 x 20 x 13 cm); Height on stand 16'' (41 cm).

African Punu Mask, Gabon. Carved wood and pigment.Stand not included. Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia. Size: 13'' x 8'' x 10'' (33 x 20 x 25 cm).

These masks were used by the male NGIL society that no longer exists today. This secret society was responsible for the initiation and they fought against witchcraft. The Ngil had a ritual purifying f

African Gabon Aduma or Duma funerary initiation mask carved wood, pigment having a flat face and domed forehead with simple geometric features and deeply carved vertical and horizontal lines painted r

Old West African Punu Ancestor Mask, Gabon. Carved wood and pigments. Display Stand. Ex. Collection of Larry Goldblatt, New York. Size: 20'' x 7.5'' x 5.5'' (51 x 19 x 14 cm). Height on stand: 25" (64

African Punu Helmet Mask, Gabon. Carved wood, pigment and raffia. Stand not included. Size: 12'' x 12'' x 12'' (30 x 30 x 30 cm). (Not including raffia)

African Punu Style Mask, Gabon. Carved wood, pigment. Stand not included. Size: 14'' x 9'' x 8'' (36 x 23 x 20 cm).

6 Punu Masks. Gabon, Africa. Carved wood. Largest size: 15.5'' x 11.5'' x 5'' (39 x 29 x 13 cm). Provenance: ex New York private ethnographic arts collection. Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Biddi