April 23, 2024
$265 African Art Punu Portrait Mask from Cameroon
Pricing & History
-
Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
- Sold Date
- Source eBay
O rigin: Cameroon Tribe: Punu Medium: Wood Size Aprx. : Height 12" x 9" Weight Aprx. : 1 LB. Piece Number: 91432 Stand not Included!!! African Punu Mask Since the 18th century, the Punu have lived on the left bank of the Upper Ngoume River in Gabon. Their masks represent the idealized beauty of Punu women, and should only be carved by Punu men. They are portrayed with their traditional high-domed hairstyle and diamond shaped scarification marks on their forehead. The white color of the mask is genderless; white is a symbol for peace.©
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
