199 - Punu-style mask
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Estimate €600 - €800

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 manufacture, 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.

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About the sale Antique books: Literature – Illustrated – Costumes – Paris & Prestige

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Auction time 09/28/2026 at 2:00 PM

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199 - Punu-style mask See original version (French)

199 - Punu-style mask
See original version (French)