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Description
PUNU / TSANGUI
Mask.
20th century.
Height: 30 cm.
Kapok wood with a kaolin patina covering the entire face. Red pigmentation is visible on the lips. The headdress and central shell have a blackish patina.
Traces of carving with an adze are visible on the inside of the mask. The eyes are surrounded by scarification lines typical of the Tsangui tradition. The lips convey a slight, enigmatic solemnity.
Provenance:
Pierre Redouin Collection.
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About the sale
The Breath of the Spirits: The Collection of Pierre Redouin and Others
Auction location
Auction time
09/24/2026 at 2:30 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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