Punu Ancestor Mask

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

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.

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

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;

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

Impressive wooden helmet mask from the Punu tribe of Gabon. The rare mask has in total 4 detailed faces. PUNU masks are thought to represent ancestors` faces. They are worn during funerals and by a Mo

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

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

Carved wooden dance mask with stylized horns and an ancestor figure on top. The mask was painted with white kaolin clay pigment. Punu peoples or related ethnic group, Gabon, Africa. The mask measures

Like their neighbours (Kota, Fang and Punu), the Vuvi worship and venerate ancestors through a number of rituals and ceremonies called bwete to ensure the protection and survival of the village. The s

Carved Wood African Art Item: Mask Origin: Punu from Gabon Dimensions: 12 x 7 inches Punu masks are stylistically compared to Japanese art. They are used in celebratory dances for female ancestors. Pl

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).

A finely carved wooden mask with darkened pigments, incised scar designs and classic coiffure. Among the Galoa of the lower Ngounie River, white okouyi initiation masks are painted black to transform

Maske Punu, Gabun Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 27 cm. Provenienz: - Roudillon Le Corneur, Paris, Auktion, 1954. - Galerie Visser, Brüssel. - B. und R. Schlimper, Düsseldorf. - deutsche Privats

A carved wooden dance mask in classic style, heavy kaolin clay pigments, scar designs carved in relief, tall central crest coiffure and well handled edges. Such masks were worn by male performers of a

Oceania, Micronesia, Chuuk, Caroline Islands, Nomoi Islands (Mortlock), Satoan Atoll (Satawan Atoll), ca. 20th century CE. Micronesian culture has almost no masks - only those from this group of islan