KUMU Dance Mask - DR Congo

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Masque de danse KUMU, a 266 × 28 × 163 mm wooden mask made of Bois – Kaolin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, attributed to the KUMU people, dating to the mid‑20th century, from a private collection, authentic/original with a patina and termite marks, weighing 152 g.

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- Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo
- Tribe name: KUMU
- Material: Wood - Kaolin
- Dimensions (mm): 266x28x163
- Weight (g): 152
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Beautiful patina of use. Kaolin around the eyes and mouth. Several signs of termite activity.

- Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo
- Tribe name: KUMU
- Material: Wood - Kaolin
- Dimensions (mm): 266x28x163
- Weight (g): 152
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Beautiful patina of use. Kaolin around the eyes and mouth. Several signs of termite activity.

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood - Kaolin
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
KUMU Dance Mask
Height
26.6 cm
Width
16.3 cm
Depth
2.8 cm
Weight
152 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
185
Objects sold
100%
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