GABONESE PUNU "MUKUDJ" MASK. Punu mask from Gabon, Africa, specifically a "Mukudj" mask. These masks are traditionally used in "Oyuki" ceremonies, which are rites of passage, and are worn by male dancers on stilts. The masks are believed to represent the likeness of the most beautiful woman in the community. They often feature a white face, a high, pointed coif, and are carved from wood. - Height: 15 inches. Estimate $120-160
