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JOIGNY ENCHÈRES

285 - GABON – Punu culture.
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
GABON – Punu culture. A facial mask known as an ‘Okuyi’, carved from a single piece of wood, with kaolin and pigments; the eyes are half-closed; it features a prominent headdress with three conical sections; figurative scarification is depicted in the centre of the forehead; on the back is an old collection label bearing the number ‘82’. Dimensions: 27 x 15 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Paris. Hole in the headdress
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About the sale GREAT AUGUST SALE
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Auction time 08/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
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Lot description modified on 08/19/2026 at 4:28 PM
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