rites of passage

Punu Lumbo Okuyi Mask. Funerary. Ancestral. Ogooue River region. Gabon

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Well known for white-faced masks (Okuyi), the ethnic group that this was acquired from (Mpongwe) has two separate uses for masks like this. Costumed ceremonies include rites of passage and funerary events. This mask was used for the later. The typical Okuyi performer wears a… Continue reading →

Item Number: M-3109
Provenance/Origin: Ogooue River Region, Gabon. Circa 1970s
Composition: Wood
Dimensions: 14" tall x 8" wide x 4.5" deep
Weight: 3.75 pounds
Price: $ 165.00 USD

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