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Feminine Ritual Statue-punu-lumbo.-gabon
Female ritual statuette - Punu / Pounou Lumbu - GabonFew statuettes, always female, are known from the Punu ethnic group.
Most are small, easily recognized by their white faces, reminiscent of Okuyi white masks.
Some experts believe they could also represent a masked figure.
Some show strong stylistic influences, notably Yombé.
As for their use, in the absence of studies, virtually nothing is known.
Votive or magical protection pieces, representations of the deceased.
Most are small, easily recognized by their white faces, reminiscent of Okuyi white masks.
Some experts believe they could also represent a masked figure.
Some show strong stylistic influences, notably Yombé.
As for their use, in the absence of studies, virtually nothing is known.
Votive or magical protection pieces, representations of the deceased.
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