Framed Punu Style Carved Wood Mask, Central Africa

Item Details

Punu style (Gabon and Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa)
Mask, 20th century
Carved wood and pigment

• Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.

• Item not examined outside of mounting

Condition

- cracks and areas of splitting to wood along the grain; abrasions, scratches, chips, pigment loss, and scuffing to mask; surface residue and debris present to mask; evidence of elemental wear to pigment and wood of carving; light accretions and loose debris present between mask, mount, matting, and the covering of frame; minor scratches and scuffing to the interior side of the covering of frame; light scratches, scuffing, and accretions to frame.

Dimensions

- measurements of frame; mask measures approximately 6.5" W x 14.0" H.

Item #

ITMG736388