No. 94762122

Dance mask - Gabon - 1970-1980
No. 94762122

Dance mask - Gabon - 1970-1980
Very aesthetic and beautiful, African Punu mask made of wood, Gabon, second half of the 20th century.
In the area of the Ogooué River, some societies produced white masks. The masks were colored with kaolin clay and feature geometric scarification on the forehead.
They summon the spirit of a deceased, beautiful
Girls appear. Due to the white color and the representation of facial features, they resemble the masks of the Japanese Nō theater. Scientists have long tried to prove this origin.
However, a similarity can be purely coincidental.
As the masks are no longer actively used.
its origin remains unclear for the time being.
Origin: Gabon
Middle/late 20th century
Material: Wood
Height: 31cm
Width: 17cm
Depth: 16cm
This auction includes only the Punu mask. All other items depicted are for decorative purposes and size orientation only.
The metal stand can be purchased separately for 30€ if desired.
With this, we want to prevent buyers who want to hang the mask on the wall anyway from unnecessarily having to bid on a stand and can also reduce shipping costs.
The goods are subject to differential taxation in accordance with § 25a of the Value Added Tax Act, a disclosure of the
Value-added tax is not included on the invoice.
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