Punu - 210968 - Old African female mask from the Punu - Gabon. - Sold
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- Description
- Punu
| Type of artwork | Ethnographic art |
| Period | 1945 to 1999 |
| Technique | Wood |
| Style | African |
| Subject | Mask |
| Dimensions | 33 x 21 x 21 cm (h x w x d) |
African Old mask from the Punu, Gabon
This finely crafted object depicts female face.
Hand carved from a single piece of colorful painted wood, with scar tattoos and artful hairdo.
Height: 33 cm.
The professional standard is not included in the auction. You can order it there for 35 euros.
Taxatiewaarde; 250- 300 euro
The Punu reside on the left bank of the Upper Ngoume River (Gabon) and belong to the group of tribes known as Shira which were originally part of the Luango kingdom of Angola. With the Eshira, the Lumbo, the Vili, the Galoa, and the Vungu people, the Punu migrated northwards during the 18th century and settled in the area where they continue to inhabit to this day. They live in independent villages divided into clans and families, and social cohesion is ensured by a society known as moukouji. Its primary role is to regulate community life with regards to social and judicial matters, and mainly it applies itself to the neutralization of evil forces. To this end, officiates of moukoudji utilize a cult kit that includes statuettes, human relics and masks.
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| Condition | Very good | ||||||||||
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| Pick up | The work can be picked up on location. As a buyer you must bring your own packaging materials. The location is: Hengelo, The Netherlands | ||||||||||
| Shipment | Parcel post | ||||||||||
| Price | Up to 10 kg.
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| Guarantee | By putting the item up for auction, I agree with the Terms of Guarantee as they are applicable at Kunstveiling regarding the accuracy of the description of the item | ||||||||||
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Gabonese