Punu Mask, Gabon, First Half Of The 20th

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"Punu Mask, Gabon, First Half Of The 20th "

Punu mask, Gabon
Very beautiful balance of proportions
Surprisingly expressive facial features, particularly in the shape of the mouth, also the half-closed eyelids framed by arches
(Wear around the holes on the side, due to repeated use of this mask , used during dances or funeral rites)
First half of the 20th century Ht. 30cm

- €460 -

The frontal or temporal scarifications in the shape of a diamond of nine points represent their cosmogony and evoke the notion of perfection and wisdom.
The central point is the creative principle (God) which gave birth to the four cardinal points (the world) as well as the two primordial couples (humans)

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Price: 460 €