Masque de danse (Punu) Lot n° 204

with a three-lobed headdress, composed of two lateral braids and a large bun perhaps personifying a powerful stylized bird's beak. It is masterfully carved with a feminine face with a lunar expression, half-closed eyes and a slightly rounded forehead. Wood, old brown patina, beautiful and old internal marks of use, traces of white and red pigments Punu, Gabon, 19th century 30 x 21cm Provenance indicated by the present owner : ex gallery Simonis, Dusseldorf. Ex private collection Berlin. Ex Alfons Bermel, Berlin