This beautiful African mask is from the Punu people of Gabon. It came to Australia in the 1970’s and has been in the same family for over 50 years. It is in good condition for its age, there is wear and to the paint and to the mask in general. It measures 33cm tall 23cm wide, 17cm deep and weighs just under 1kg. A loverly example.

Most Punu tribal masks feature distinctively beautiful white faces because in their folklore the color white is associated with anti-witchcraft powers. This mask has realistic facial features with a protruding pursed lips, protruding eyes, high-domed forehead, and hair that resembles Punu women hair style. On the forehead there is a diamond-shaped scarification marks. Punu masks like this one were worn during funerals