Punu Maiden Spirit Mask Mukudji Gabon African Art 10" X 7"

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Seller: africanshop49 ✉️ (279) 97.2%, Location: Rockville, Maryland, US, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 134009919889 Punu Maiden Spirit Mask Mukudji Gabon African Art 10" X 7".

A  Punu-Lumbo mask is a tribal mask native to the Ogooue River basin in Gabon, especially in the south in Ngounie province. The masks are extremely valuable to collectors of African art, the masks are typically oval in shape, with narrowed eyes, arched eyebrows and small ears. The male masks (ikwar ) tend to be brown and black pigment over kaolin and viewed as ugly and are shown at night whilst the masks for females (mukudj ) tend to be lighter and considered prettier by the locals and are shown in the day. The Okuyi (or mokuyi ) white-faced masks commonly contain nine scale-like patterns on the forehead. This is said to be a "central eye" and also a flowering tree. The white color, usually derived from kaolin represents clarity, light, and beauty. Male dancers are known to wear the Okuyi  while dancing. The white-faced masks are also used by other Gabon and Zaire rainforest people, such as the Kotas and Mpongwe. The Ashira also share in the white-faced mask tradition, which includes soft facial characteristics. The masks have been linked to the Mukui   society and to female ancestor celebration dances. Mask is being sold with the display stand. The diameter is 10 inches high and 7 inches wide but with the display stand is 13 inches high.

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  • Condition: Used but in excellent condition.
  • Tribe: Punu

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