Ancestor Mask

African wooden mask, 20th century, fine work, nice carvings,female ancestor mask, from the Punu people, living on the leftbank of the Upper Ngoume River, in Gabon. The white colour represents the symbol of peace, deities and the spirit of the ancestor.therefore these masks are woren during funerals and memorials.they also appeare in magical rites.13/8/ 2.7 Inch weight: 2.9 Pound

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