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Gabon Central Africa Punu Lumbu Carved Tribal Mask

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A Beautiful Old Punu Mukudj African mask: This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Punu Peoples, Gabon , Africa. Masks of this type are were worn by virtuosic male performers of a stilt dance called "mukudj," which involved towering im

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Gabon Central Africa Punu Lumbu Carved Tribal Mask

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This exquisite wood carved tribal mask originates from the Central African region of Gabon and belongs to the Punu or Lumbu cultural group. Dating back to the mid-20th century, this mask stands at a height of 20 inches and exemplifies the artistic mastery and cultural significance of Central African tribal art.Within Punu and Lumbu culture, masks such as this one play a central role in various ceremonial and ritual contexts. Used in initiation rites, funerary ceremonies, and celebrations, they serve as embodiments of ancestral spirits, intermediaries between the earthly realm and the realm of the divine.

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Gabon Central Africa Punu Lumbu Carved Tribal Mask

Name: Gabon Central Africa Punu Lumbu Carved Tribal Mask
SKU: 175344983
Price: 65 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $120

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