African Punu Female Ceremonial Wooden Mask, Gabon

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

Ceremonial Punu wooden tribal mask. The tall black braided bun hairstyle is specific to the Punu mask. The arched eyebrows give this mask a bold expression. Comes with wood block and dowel for shelf d

Ceremonial Punu wooden tribal mask. This mask has a white face that has taken a lovely heavy patina. The tall black crown shaped hairstyle is specific to the Punu mask. This masks ears are unique and

A carved wooden female mask from the PUNU peoples of Gabon, West Africa. painted with white kaolin clay pigment and with serene facial features. Measures 12 x 8 inches.

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 carved wooden ceremonial mask with kaolin clay mineral pigment and a serene and peaceful facial expression. Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. We can include an metal display stand for an additional $34.0

Carved wooden ceremonial mask in classic form, accented with red, black and white kaolin clay pigments and a serene smile. Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. The mask measures 14 x 9 inches. A metal display

Quelle, Gabon, carved wood female ceremonial mask, stained with white kaolin and worn fabric accent, 11.5"h x 7"w x 2.5"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A very rare and desirable Black Punu carved wooden mask. Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. Provenance: Ex Jean and Marie Marcellis, France; Purchased prior to 1969. Culture of the mask: Blackened Punu mask

A very rare and desirable Black Punu carved wooden mask. Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. Provenance: Ex Jean and Marie Marcellis, France; Purchased prior to 1969. Blackened Punu masks are extremely rare

An African Gabon Punu Mukudj funerary female mask (20th Century) carved wood, kaolin white pigment depicting a white painted face with pursed lips, semi circle curved eyes, high forehead, and rigid ma

An African Gabon Punu Mukudj funerary female mask (20th Century) carved wood, kaolin white pigment depicting what once was a white painted face with pursed lips, protruding, semi circle, curved eyes,

African Gabon Punu female ancestral carved mask (20th Century), carved wood, kaolin and red earth pigment, depicting realistic, protruding pursed lips, globular protruding eyes incised with a curve, h

A Punu Lumbo female mask from Gabon. Hand carved and painted white with grass woven surround in good condition with some surface wear commensurate with age and handling. Measures 10" x 5.5" x 4.5".

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Punu Peoples, Gabon , Africa. Masks of this type are were worn by virtuosic male performers of a stilt dance called "mukudj," which involved towering im

A facemask & small wooden facemask. ++ A wooden face mask, Gabon, Punu style. 20th century,. ++ A small wooden face mask, DRC, Lega style. 20th century. Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from t

A Rare Vuvi Bwete ritual mask, Gabon, Africa. Carved wooden mask with kaolin clay painted surface and traditional stylized face, large raised brow, almond shaped eyes and incised scars. The first comp

DESCRIPTION: African wooden maiden mask from the Punu Tribe in Gabon. Features the hand painted and carved visage of a woman with an elaborate head piece. These masks were typically made in the motif

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