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African Punu Okuyi Mask, Kaolin White & Black Helmet Wall Décor, Gabon Tribal African Art Sculpture, Vintage Hand-Carved Boho Accent-G5322
$93
$113
SIZE(CM): 30.5/21.3
African mask wall décor meets tribal art collectible—this vintage Punu Okuyi helmet mask is perfect for boho interiors, global gallery walls and lovers of authentic African home accents. Hand-carved by the Punu of southern Gabon, the hardwood face is coated in sacred white kaolin to evoke ancestral spirits, while a high-gloss black coiffure and a red-ochre cruciform keloid add striking contrast. Half-lidded eyes, a refined heart-shaped brow and sculpted lips showcase the serene beauty idealised in Okuyi funeral dances. Original rim perforations once tethered raffia; today the mask hangs easily—stand not included.
Key Features
Origin: Punu people, Gabon
Materials: Carved hardwood, kaolin clay, mineral & vegetal pigments
Size: 30.5 cm × 21.3 cm (≈ 12.0 in × 8.4 in)
Finish: Weathered matte patina with age flecks—mid-20th-century field use
Display: Ready to hang via rim holes—ideal for African mask collection, tribal wall art or boho eclectic décor
Care & Provenance
🪵 Dust gently with a soft, dry brush; avoid moisture and direct sun to preserve pigment.
📜 Ex-private Libreville collection; certificate of authenticity included.
Shipping
Ships worldwide in eco-friendly cushioning, fully tracked & insured within 1-3 business days. Express courier upgrade available at checkout.
Bring the quiet power of Gabon’s Punu ancestors to your space—only one available, ready to ship today!
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African mask wall décor meets tribal art collectible—this vintage Punu Okuyi helmet mask is perfect for boho interiors, global gallery walls and lovers of authentic African home accents. Hand-carved by the Punu of southern Gabon, the hardwood face is coated in sacred white kaolin to evoke ancestral spirits, while a high-gloss black coiffure and a red-ochre cruciform keloid add striking contrast. Half-lidded eyes, a refined heart-shaped brow and sculpted lips showcase the serene beauty idealised in Okuyi funeral dances. Original rim perforations once tethered raffia; today the mask hangs easily—stand not included.
Key Features
Origin: Punu people, Gabon
Materials: Carved hardwood, kaolin clay, mineral & vegetal pigments
Size: 30.5 cm × 21.3 cm (≈ 12.0 in × 8.4 in)
Finish: Weathered matte patina with age flecks—mid-20th-century field use
Display: Ready to hang via rim holes—ideal for African mask collection, tribal wall art or boho eclectic décor
Care & Provenance
🪵 Dust gently with a soft, dry brush; avoid moisture and direct sun to preserve pigment.
📜 Ex-private Libreville collection; certificate of authenticity included.
Shipping
Ships worldwide in eco-friendly cushioning, fully tracked & insured within 1-3 business days. Express courier upgrade available at checkout.
Bring the quiet power of Gabon’s Punu ancestors to your space—only one available, ready to ship today!
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
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