Punu · Gabon
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Multi-Faced Composite Ceremonial Mask
Wè · Traditional ethnographic period, mid-20th century
Details
| Dimensions | Height 25 cm (9⅞ in) |
|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo / Côte d’Ivoire / Liberia West or Central Africa (such as Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, or the Democratic Republic of the Congo) |
| Tribe / Culture | Wè |
| Age / Period | Traditional ethnographic period, mid-20th century |
Symbolism & Iconography
Associated with spiritual duality, multi-faceted ancestral watchfulness, and protective spiritual forces used in community ceremonies
Aesthetic & Formal Analysis
Distinguished by a bold vertically segmented structure, contrasting facial panels, carved almond eyes, multiple nasal and eye apertures, exposed rows of carved white-pigmented teeth, and a weathered natural wood patina
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