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Kumu mask hand crafted divination mask from the Democratic Republic Of Congo. Believed to be from around 1900-1940s.
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Kumu mask hand crafted divination mask from the Democratic Republic Of Congo. Believed to be from around 1900-1940s.
Kumu masks are very important in Kumu culture. Used by the Nkunda society of sorcerers who use them to summon the ancient ancestors. The use of hallucinogens was a part of these ceremonies & while in a state of trance they would receive revelations. These ceremony's served the Kumu as an important act of divination.
Totally hand made in good condition showing signs of good honest aging.
This mask is an actual Kumu peoples Divination mask it was not made as a tourist piece rather an actual mask used in a initiation ritual.
Height 32cm , Width 20cm, Depth 12cm. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
designer records,
or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising
from
misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 7.87ʺW × 4.72ʺD × 12.6ʺH
- Period
- 1920s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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