Dance mask - Kumu - DR Congo

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Kumu dance mask, carved from wood with raffia, tree bark and beads, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, late 20th century, 34 cm high by 21 cm wide, weight 1 kg, in good condition, sold without a stand, provenance: Galerie/Antiquaire.

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Kumu masks, whose pastillage bears the imprint of pygmy influence according to Marc Félix, are produced by African masks from clans living north of the Ituri region. They predominantly adopt stylized traits carved on a shallow base, and their decoration evokes the animal world, accompanied by pigments similar in color to those that adorn bodies during initiation rites.
The Kumu, Bakumu mainly live in the Northeast and the center of the DRC. Their Bantu language is Komo or Kikomo.
Several ethnic groups are closely intertwined, with similar associations: the Mbole, the Yela, the Lengola, and the Metoko.
N.B.: Our parcels are shipped with warranty, insurance, and delivery receipts

Seller's Story

I am a professional seller of African art objects, holding a VAT number.
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Kumu masks, whose pastillage bears the imprint of pygmy influence according to Marc Félix, are produced by African masks from clans living north of the Ituri region. They predominantly adopt stylized traits carved on a shallow base, and their decoration evokes the animal world, accompanied by pigments similar in color to those that adorn bodies during initiation rites.
The Kumu, Bakumu mainly live in the Northeast and the center of the DRC. Their Bantu language is Komo or Kikomo.
Several ethnic groups are closely intertwined, with similar associations: the Mbole, the Yela, the Lengola, and the Metoko.
N.B.: Our parcels are shipped with warranty, insurance, and delivery receipts

Seller's Story

I am a professional seller of African art objects, holding a VAT number.
Translated by Google Translate

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Kumu
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood, raffia, tree bark and beads
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Dance mask
Height
34 cm
Width
21 cm
Weight
1 kg
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Sold by
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1910
Objects sold
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