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Punu-style mask
See original version (French)
134
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Punu-style mask
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
Punu-style mask
Gabon
Wood, white pigments (kaolin)
Second half of the 20th century
This female mask, inspired by the Punu style, is characterised by a face with idealised features, covered in white kaolin, a symbol of beauty and purity. Of modern craftsmanship, this work bears witness to the enduring popularity and widespread influence of Punu forms, reinterpreted for a more contemporary context whilst retaining their visual power.
H: 24 cm – W: 16 cm
Provenance: Former French private collection.
Expert:
Pierre MOLLFULLEDA
[email protected]
Please request condition reports; they are not included in the listings.
See original version (French)
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