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PUNU, SPIRIT MASK 33, 10", 20.5" with raffia,
$600, Gabon
SOLD
These 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.
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