Prophecy Mask - N'KUMU - DR Congo

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Weissagungsmaske, a wooden Kumu mask from the N'KUMU culture in DR Congo, measuring 32 cm high, 21 cm wide, 11 cm deep, weighing 460 g, sold without a stand and in good condition.

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Kumu masks are among the most important objects of their culture. They are used by the Nkunda-Zauberergesellschaft, which appeals to the ancestors for social control. The use of hallucinogens was part of these ceremonies, and during the ensuing trance information was released. This served the Kumu as one of the main methods of divination. - David Stiffler, anthropologist.

Kumu masks are among the most important objects of their culture. They are used by the Nkunda-Zauberergesellschaft, which appeals to the ancestors for social control. The use of hallucinogens was part of these ceremonies, and during the ensuing trance information was released. This served the Kumu as one of the main methods of divination. - David Stiffler, anthropologist.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
N'KUMU
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Prophecy Mask
Height
32 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
460 g
Sold by
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Objects sold
92.31%
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