Forges bellows Punu of Gabon

Superb forges bellows in wood and leather, which comes from the ethnic Punu of Gabon

Height: 75 cm, width: 25 cm

Punu’s art

The Punu (Pounou), one of the main ethnic groups in Gabon, are best known for their masks all similar - since they evoke the canons of beauty of Punu women - and yet have many variants according to regions: Punu, Njabi, Tsangui, Lumbo... Read here

Punu Forge Bellows

This beautiful and large bellows works by operating both skins (sheep or goat) thanks to the sticks that are attached to expel air from the bottom.

It is very representative of the African art where all the utilitarian objects - which accompany the artisan all day long - must be personalized and if possible beautiful.

Some also see it as a powerful sexual symbol... Read more here.