Female face mask "okuyi" or "mukudji" · Gabon, Punu · ID: 3048894
Price
EUR 2,500
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance
Size
H: 28,5 cm
H: 11.2 inch
Description
wood, base
This mask belongs to the so-called “White Masks of Ogooué”, even though the kaolin layer that typically covers the face has been lost.
These masks represent female entities from the spirit world and were especially performed during mourning rites.
The object Female face mask “okuyi” or “mukudji” with the object ID 3048894 was part of the auction 98th Auction on March 26, 2022, lot number 242 at that time and is currently available for EUR 2,500 in Open sale.
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