Photographs © Tim Hamill
PUNU, SPIRIT MASK 36, 11", $1200, SOLD, Gabon
The white-faced masks represent the spirit of an ancestor from the afterworld and were often used by stilt dancers for funeral rituals. They are known for their elegant features, forehead scarification patterns and elaborate coiffures.
This black one is rarer and shows signs of age and use.
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