Punu Maiden Mask Ikwara, Gabon #103 male virility He is found on the

He is found on the faces of many early Hindu Kingdom coins with this symbolism

African Art in Motion: Icon and Act

Material: hand-cut and hand-chased butterfly shaped Mother of Pearl nacre medallions

18 1/2" tall x 7 1/2" wide

Punu Maiden Mask Ikwara, Gabon #103 male virility He is found on thePunu Maiden Mask Ikwara, Gabon #103 Measurements: 11" high x 5. 25" wide The top "crown" above the beautifully carved face would have had human hair gently tacked into the surface to intensify the "humanity" of this Mask. High weathered but traces of red, black and white Ritually applied before the Mask's last Ceremonial use still remain. Circa 19409 50's Black Punu Masks are Rare: While most are white in pigmentation painting, black colored Punu