Mask - Nsembu - Kumu - DR Congo

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Julien Gauthier
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Selected by Julien Gauthier

With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

Estimate  € 1,100 - € 1,300
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Description from the seller

Kumu Nsembu black & white mask.
Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Kumu (or Komo) people can be situated in the Ituri rainforest in the northeastern part of the DR Congo. This kind of Nsembu masks were used for the initiation of young people into adulthood. The mask presents an overall soft rounded shape contrasted by its more geometric black and white colouring. The typical large rounded eyes and sharp wooden teeth complete the expression that is linked with the Kumu tribe.

Provenance: Belgian private collection

Object type: mask
Tribe: Kumu
Material: wood
Height: 39 cm

The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.

Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.

Seller's Story

Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects. Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné. Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders. Website: galeriemutu .com Instagram: galerie.mutu E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com

Kumu Nsembu black & white mask.
Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Kumu (or Komo) people can be situated in the Ituri rainforest in the northeastern part of the DR Congo. This kind of Nsembu masks were used for the initiation of young people into adulthood. The mask presents an overall soft rounded shape contrasted by its more geometric black and white colouring. The typical large rounded eyes and sharp wooden teeth complete the expression that is linked with the Kumu tribe.

Provenance: Belgian private collection

Object type: mask
Tribe: Kumu
Material: wood
Height: 39 cm

The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.

Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.

Seller's Story

Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects. Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné. Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders. Website: galeriemutu .com Instagram: galerie.mutu E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com

Details

Indigenous object name
Nsembu
Ethnic group/ culture
Kumu
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
39 cm
BelgiumVerified
91
Objects sold
100%
39
Reviews
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