Mask - Kumu - DR Congo
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Initiation mask from the Kumu of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; origin Democratic Republic of the Congo, provenance Private Collection, height 30 cm, width 1 cm, depth 1 cm, weight 1 g, in excellent condition, sold without stand.
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Description from the seller
Mask of initiation from the East of the Congo, among the Kumu.
A very powerful expression with the classic square toothed mouth.
Dark patina enhanced with pigments.
This type of mask was meant to be worn during the boys’ passage to adulthood.
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Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sales specializes in African and ethnographic art. A reference seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
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Mask of initiation from the East of the Congo, among the Kumu.
A very powerful expression with the classic square toothed mouth.
Dark patina enhanced with pigments.
This type of mask was meant to be worn during the boys’ passage to adulthood.
Presentation of our house of expertise
Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sales specializes in African and ethnographic art. A reference seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Kumu
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
30 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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