Pair of statues from Gabon

Pair of statues of the punu culture (south of gabon) recognizable by the diamond scarifications on the forehead, the headdress in three braided lobes and the coating of kaolin (pembé). Guardian statues are rare objects in punu culture. They have a ritual use or a role of protection of mortuary sites. 1 statue of a seated woman with a child height 70cm. 1 statue of a seated man height 80cm.

Ref. : UEFF5W73