Bidspirit auction | An unusual African Okuyi mask

An unusual African Okuyi mask - An unusual African Okuyi mask Gabon - Punu people Carved wood, dark lustrous patina and white kaolin. The female face, framed by a large and elegant hair dress and the traditional nine scale-like scarification, depicted in an unusual way with the mouth half open to show the tongue. This type of masks has been linked to the Mukui Society and are associated to female ancestors' celebration. H cm 34.5