Rare Vintage Punu Goban African Tribal Art Carved Wood Granary Door Panel

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Rare Vintage Punu Goban African Tribal Art Carved Wood Granary Door Panel:
$675.00

Rare Vintage Mid 20th Century Punu Gabon African Tribal Art Wood Carving Granary Door PanelThis amazing Punu wood door has been carved in relief form by a skilled artist representing the delivery afterpregnancy,splayed arms andlegs with intricate details highlighted in aged off white Kaolin.Punu doors from Gabon are used as a protection for granaries against wild animals and thieves. The female figure,representing fertility is colored withoxidized white Kaolin and shows intricate detailing; in fact, you can admire an elaborate coiffure, as well as body scarification. In many cases, doors like this were also used to protect ritualhouses from evil or other buildings keeping personal objects, like family shrines, or to decorate your home today.Measurements20 3/4\' Height13\' Width2\' Depth