Kumu Divination Mask From The D.R. Congo

Kumu mask hand crafted divination mask from the Democratic Republic Of Congo. Believed to be from around 1900-1940s.

Kumu masks are very important in Kumu culture. Used by the Nkunda society of sorcerers who use them to summon the ancient ancestors. The use of hallucinogens was a part of these ceremonies & while in a state of trance they would receive revelations. These ceremony's served the Kumu as an important act of divination.

Totally hand made in good condition showing signs of good honest aging.

This mask is an actual Kumu peoples Divination mask it was not made as a tourist piece rather an actual mask used in a initiation ritual.

Height 32cm , Width 20cm, Depth 12cm.

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