SKU: 136580
Punu Ram Mask Gabon
Height: 16.0
Width: 8.0
Depth: 5.5
Width: 8.0
Depth: 5.5
$55.00
$110.00
Description
Wooden ram mask with pigmented detailing
The history of the Punu is not extensively documented, but linguistic clues imply their migration to the current region from the north. This movement could have been influenced by the Kota and Fang, who settled in the area just north of Punu territory in more recent centuries. Before the Bantu expansion, the region was inhabited by various Pygmy peoples. Examining Punu art forms indicates a possible connection with neighboring communities, suggesting a shared history or contact.
136580
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Punu
Country of Origin: Gabon
Material
Material: wood, pigment
Condition
Damage/Repair: Split through front left side and upper back side
Overall Condition: Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.