Vintage Punu Mask Gabon African Art Crested Bird Hornbill White Kaolin Wood 21\" For Sale

Vintage Punu Crested Okuyi Style Mask with Handle (Gabon)This striking, elongated African mask is a variations of the Punu Okuyi style, notable for its dramatic arched top crest (resembling a stylized hornbill bird or elegant coiffure) and a bottom ribbed handle extensions used by dancers or holders. Features geometric, layered ear panels, red arched eyelids, and a scarred cheek mark.Provenance: Purchased at a vintage African art boutique in Paris, France during the 1990s.Item Specifics

• Culture: Punu / Lumbo
• Region of Origin: Gabon, Central Africa
• Material: Wood, Kaolin Clay, Pigments
• Approximate Age: Vintage (Purchased 1990s)
• Dimensions: Approx. 21.5 inches (Height including handle/horn) x 8 inches (Width across ears)

📌 Note to Collectors:I am currently listing a second, matching vintage Punu mask from the same 1990s Paris collection. It features the classic double-crested design. Please check my other items to see the companion piece! I am happy to combine shipping if you purchase both.📦 Combined Shipping: If you purchase both masks, please request a combined invoice before paying, or I will refund any overages to ship them together in one secure box.