Mukuyi mask
Punu Lumbo · Gabon
Reference: MFANT-99
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- Height
- 30 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments
Ancient mask of those attributed to the Punu Lumbo, to the south of Gabon. These mascras are characterized by the large central loop and the two…
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Full original description
Ancient mask of those attributed to the Punu Lumbo, to the south of Gabon. These mascras are characterized by the large central loop and the two lateral tails. The characteristic white color of these masks has acquired a brown tone. On the forehead is the rhombus decomposed into nine rhomboidal scarifications and nine other rectal negular scarifications in the temples.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third century XX or older
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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