KUMU Dance Mask - DR Congo

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Masque de danse KUMU from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, associated with the KUMU people, from a private collection; carved in wood with kaolin, 266 × 28 × 163 mm, 152 g, mid‑20th century, in fair condition.

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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

Number of objects
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
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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