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Antique African Punu Mask. All Wood. Hand Carved. White Washed Face. Gabon
Antique African Punu Mask. All Wood. Hand Carved. White Washed Face. Gabon
Antique African Punu Mask. All Wood. Hand Carved. White Washed Face. Gabon
Antique African Punu Mask. All Wood. Hand Carved. White Washed Face. Gabon
Antique African Punu Mask. All Wood. Hand Carved. White Washed Face. Gabon
Antique African Punu Mask. All Wood. Hand Carved. White Washed Face. Gabon

Antique African Punu Mask. All Wood. Hand Carved. White Washed Face. Gabon

$ 84.48

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Color: Brown & White
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Material: Wood
  • Tribe: Punu
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Maker: Tribal Member

    Description

    Hand carved from one solid piece of wood. Stained with a native darker color in areas such as around the face using an unknown substance (perhaps crushed seeds). Slits for eyes for use during ceremonies. Whitewashing of the face area commonly done in Gabon. Rustic looking but with ordinary chipping of the whitewashing which often occur with old wood. Estimated to have been made some time in the late 1800's. 2 holes carved into its back for hanging when not used for ceremonies. Excellent condition. Used for ceremonial purposes. Measures 12 1/2" long x 9 1/2" wide.
    A Punu-Lumbo mask is a tribal mask native to the Ogooué River basin in Gabon, especially in the south in Ngounié Province.