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Masque ikwara, Punu, Gabon — Punu ikwara Mask, Gabon
Masque ikwara, Punu, Gabon

Punu ikwara Mask, Gabon

A Punu ikwara mask from Gabon, representing traditional African sculptural practices and spiritual significance. These masks are characterized by their distinctive white face and elaborate headdresses used in ceremonial contexts.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Splendeurs : Chefs-d’oeuvre des Arts d’Afrique

June 8, 2022

Estimate: $180,000 – $250,000

Lot 3

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Masque ikwara, Punu, Gabon, Punu ikwara Mask, Gabon

A Punu ikwara mask from Gabon, representing traditional African sculptural practices and spiritual significance. These masks are characterized by their distinctive white face and elaborate headdresses used in ceremonial contexts.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, Tribal, Face, Cultural, Wood, African Art, Sculpture, Traditional, Mask, Gabonese