Mask - Nsembu - Kumu - DR Congo
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A 27 cm wooden Kumu Nsembu mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, from a Belgian private collection.
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Kumu Nsembu Mask.
DR Congo.
The Kumu (or Komo) people can be situated in the Ituri rainforest in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic Congo. Carrying the indigenous name Nsembu, these kind of masks were used by the Nkunda secret society for the initiation of young men into adulthood.
Provenance:
Belgian private collection
Object type: Nsembu Mask
Tribe: Kumu
Material: wood
Height: 27 cm
The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.
Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.
Seller's Story
Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects.
Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné.
Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders.
Website: galeriemutu .com
Instagram: galerie.mutu
E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com
Kumu Nsembu Mask.
DR Congo.
The Kumu (or Komo) people can be situated in the Ituri rainforest in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic Congo. Carrying the indigenous name Nsembu, these kind of masks were used by the Nkunda secret society for the initiation of young men into adulthood.
Provenance:
Belgian private collection
Object type: Nsembu Mask
Tribe: Kumu
Material: wood
Height: 27 cm
The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.
Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.
Seller's Story
Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects.
Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné.
Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders.
Website: galeriemutu .com
Instagram: galerie.mutu
E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com
Details
Indigenous object name
Nsembu
Ethnic group/ culture
Kumu
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
27 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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