Two Gabon Punu Ancestor Spirit Masks

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);

Gabon African tribal carved and white-painted wood Punu spirit mask, depicting an ancestor with forehead scarification pattern and elaborate coiffure incorporating two figures. 16.5" H.

This old Punu mask represent a idealized female ancestor. The white colour of the mask is asexual; white is a symbol of peace, gods, spirits of the dead and the hereafter. Therefore the predominant co

This old Punu mask represent a idealized female ancestor. The white colour of the mask is asexual; white is a symbol of peace, gods, spirits of the dead and the hereafter. Therefore the predominant co

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

A group of four African masks. ++ Horned mask with raffia and hair. ++ Punu style helmet mask. Gabon, Punu style. ++ Maiden Spirit mask. Nigeria, Igbo style. ++ Mask with multiple faces. Provenance: E

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

Each Mid 20th Century. A Kuba Congo Helmet Mask with paint, metal and raffia decorations measuring 10" x 9" x 11", and a Gabon Punu mask. 12" x 8" x 6".

Punu artist Mukudj masks, set of two Gabon, c. 1960carved and painted wood 13 h × 9 w × 6 d in (33 × 23 × 15 cm) 12 h × 8 w × 8 d in (30 × 20 × 20 c

A lovely and finely carved wooden mask with heavy kaolin clay pigment and with a stylized and elongated face that represents an ancestor spirit. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The mask measures 21.5 x 1

This is a very large and uncommon sculpture from the PUNU peoples of Gabon, West Africa. This sculpture represents an Female ancestor spirit , a protective "Maiden" spirit that watches over the Punu p

Two African carved masks, probably Punu, Okuyi, Gabon, Central Africa, the faces decorated with lighter pigments. [Taller: 18 1/2" H x 10 1/2" W x 7 1/2" D]. Both with small losses and wear, the inter

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. 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

African masks, possibly Punu from Gabon in a heavy hardwood and a long mask from a lightweight wood with slender slit eyes and a slender nose. 14" and 16" respectively.

A finely carved wooden mask with heavy kaolin clay pigment and elaborate carved coiffure with a stylized face. Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. The mask measures 16 inches tall. * a durable display stand

Spirit Tribal Two Face Mask Kwele GabonRed foreheads, white faces, black noses and eyebrows. Each

Date: 2nd half 20th century Origin/Tribe: Gabon - Africa Material: Wood Dimensions: 33 Additional Information: Punu masks represent idealized female ancestors. The white colour of the mask is asexual;

Date: 2nd half 20th century Origin/Tribe: Gabon - Africa Material: Wood Dimensions: 30 Additional Information: Punu masks represent idealized female ancestors. The white colour of the mask is asexual;

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

African Punu Female Ceremonial Wooden Mask, West Central Gabon. Painted white in honor of ancestors, funereal mask, measures 11" H x 9" W.