Mask (1) - Wood - Gabon - 1st half 20th century
OKUYI mask of the PUNU Famous mask and sought after for its great mysterious beauty. Almost everything has been said about the spirit of this beautiful young woman who returns to hover over the village of the living during famous dances. Great diversity of styles and expressions. But the fundamental research is always the archetype of the feminine beauty from beyond the grave, somewhat distant and enigmatic. Here is a beautiful example of great quality, by its harmonious proportions, the depth of its ghostly expression, without mawkishness, its beautiful double-shell headdress and side comforters and by its marked and delicate profile. The kaolin is partially erased, because the tradition is not to reload the colors. Provenance : Private Belgian collection Certification on request Shipping : Insured, tracked and traced Pick up possible at our gallery in Brussels (Sablon)
[ translate ]View it on
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
OKUYI mask of the PUNU Famous mask and sought after for its great mysterious beauty. Almost everything has been said about the spirit of this beautiful young woman who returns to hover over the village of the living during famous dances. Great diversity of styles and expressions. But the fundamental research is always the archetype of the feminine beauty from beyond the grave, somewhat distant and enigmatic. Here is a beautiful example of great quality, by its harmonious proportions, the depth of its ghostly expression, without mawkishness, its beautiful double-shell headdress and side comforters and by its marked and delicate profile. The kaolin is partially erased, because the tradition is not to reload the colors. Provenance : Private Belgian collection Certification on request Shipping : Insured, tracked and traced Pick up possible at our gallery in Brussels (Sablon)
[ translate ]Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
Similar Items
