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Unusual form of Punu maiden mask or Duma, carved with…
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Sydney
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27-May-2018
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Unusual form of Punu maiden mask or Duma, carved with carification on the cheekbones and forehead, Punu maiden masks are known for their simple, unflawed beauty and perfection, but this older variant of a type represented in the collections of the British Museum and many other famous institutions presents the maiden's face with significant geometric scarification above the brow and cheekbones. Since carvers traditionally chose the most beautiful village woman as their models, this must have been a local
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