prophecy mask - N'KUMU - DR Congo

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Weissagungsmaske, a wooden mask of the N'Kumu culture from DR Congo, linked to the Nkunda magical society and used for divination, measuring 32 cm high, 21 cm wide, 11 cm deep, weighing 460 g, in adequate condition, and not sold with a stand.

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Kumu masks are among the most important items of their culture. They are used by the Nkunda sorcerer society, which invokes ancestors for social control. The intake of hallucinogens was part of these ceremonies, and during the subsequent trance, information was revealed. This served the Kumu as one of the most important methods of divination. - David Stiffler, anthropologist.

Kumu masks are among the most important items of their culture. They are used by the Nkunda sorcerer society, which invokes ancestors for social control. The intake of hallucinogens was part of these ceremonies, and during the subsequent trance, information was revealed. This served the Kumu as one of the most important methods of divination. - David Stiffler, anthropologist.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
N'KUMU
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
prophecy mask
Height
32 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
460 g
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Objects sold
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