prophecy mask - N'KUMU - DR Congo

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Weissagungsmaske, a wooden mask from DR Kongo of the N’Kumu people, with a height of 32 cm, width 21 cm and depth 11 cm, weighing 460 g, in adequate condition.

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Kumu masks are among the most important items of their culture. They are used by the Nkunda magic society, which invokes ancestral spirits for social control. The use of hallucinogens was part of these ceremonies, and during the subsequent trance, information was revealed. This served the Kumu as one of the most important methods of divination. - David Stiffler, anthropologist.

Kumu masks are among the most important items of their culture. They are used by the Nkunda magic society, which invokes ancestral spirits for social control. The use of hallucinogens was part of these ceremonies, and during the subsequent trance, information was revealed. This served the Kumu as one of the most important methods of divination. - David Stiffler, anthropologist.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
N'KUMU
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
prophecy mask
Height
32 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
460 g
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Objects sold
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