Ikwara Justice Mask
Punu · Gabon
Reference: MFC-4
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- Material
- Wood and pigments.
These masks of justice are very similar to the masksmukuyiwith the only difference that these masks are black instead of white. The hairstyle in two central…
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Full original description
These masks of justice are very similar to the masksmukuyiwith the only difference that these masks are black instead of white. The hairstyle in two central loops indicates that it is a mask of the group Punu Njabi. These masks represent the court order and are called upon to make important decisions affecting the community. In addition to fighting injustice they also fight sorcery. This mask features a rounded face with thick lips and embossed rhomboidal scarifications in the form of pyramids. Dark brown patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Gabon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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