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UNUSUAL PUNU SCULPTURE WITH LARGE BELL LIKE FORM

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UNUSUAL PUNU SCULPTURE WITH LARGE BELL LIKE FORM

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This is an unusual wood sculpture from the Punu peoples of Gabon, West Africa. A tall carved bell like form with large round mask like face on front and a tall handle like form with a elaborate well carved mask face on top. The sculpture measures 20.75 inches tall x 9 inches wide. Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa.

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fair, well weathered

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UNUSUAL PUNU SCULPTURE WITH LARGE BELL LIKE FORM

Name: UNUSUAL PUNU SCULPTURE WITH LARGE BELL LIKE FORM
SKU: 69368987
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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