Punu
Additional information:
Ethnic group:
Punu
Country:
Gabon
Period:
1st half 20th century
Material:
Wood, Atherere tail, metal, cloth, kaolin, pigments
Height:
23’5cm (26cm with charge)
Provenance:
Private collection, Belgium
Other information:
Registered in the AHDRC with number 0224799 / This is a unique example of a Punu mask that still retains the magic charge in the forehead, the tail of a Atherure (rodent). This type of charge is known to be used among the Punu/Lumbu complex. Another example of a figure with this charge is registered in the AHDRC with number 0204297.
