Masque facial féminin "okuyi" ("mukidji"/ "mvudi") · Gabon, Punu-Lumbo complexe, Tsengi (Tsangui / Tsaangi) · ID: 3047243
Vendu
1 800 €
Description
wood, white clay (“pemba”), base
This mask belongs to the so-called “White Masks of the Ogooué”, which was used by many ethnic groups in Gabon over a large area of distribution.
Traditionally, they represent female entities from the spirit world and especially performed during mourning rites.