Kumu Face Mask, D.R. Congo, African Tribal Arts, African Masks

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Seller: joburger63 ✉️ (1,508) 100%, Location: Marlo, AU, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 142900183933 Kumu Face Mask, D.R. Congo, African Tribal Arts, African Masks.        Item: Kumu Face Mask. Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo. (see cultural and contextual notes below.) Size: 31.5 x 22 cm x 12.5 cm Medium: Timber carving, pigment.    

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African Origins ship dozens of international orders every week to every corner of the globe. We generally use Australia Post, a reliable, economic and fast service which also features online tracking. For multiple orders weighing over five kilograms we ship or via International Air Courier which also features online tracking. Please feel free to contact us directly with your country and zip code if you have any questions or special requirements regarding shipping or wish to obtain a quote for shipping to your area. We are happy to calculate combined postage quotes for multiple items.

 

 

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African Origins sells hand-made tribal objects which have been used, in some cases, for many, many years. We ask that you carefully study the photographs relating to each object prior to committing to purchase. In the event that you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, we accept returns within thirty days of purchase date.

 

 

 

About African Origins

 African Origins has been trading online since 2007. We are constantly on the look-out for interesting objects to add to our collection. Our tribal collection is sourced from tribal dealers, auction houses private collections the world over and also collected in the field. Where possible, we will specify the provenance of important individual tribal objects.

 

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Please note that unless specified otherwise, no item from the African Origins shop comes together with a display stand. This includes objects that have a display stand visible in the images that accompany the listing.

The Komo or kumu are horticulturalists who live in Eastern Zaire in the rain forest and rolling hills. They come from Bantu stock who migrated southward from modern day Cameroon to the Congo River Basin, then upstream toward the Ituri, Maiko and Lowa tributaries, beginning around 1000 B.C. The Komo are hospitable people, with a somewhat poor self image, who have historically been persecuted, both by Swahili traders under the leadership of Tiputip, and by Belgian colonialists. 

They were Animists who came under Christian influence in the mid-1930s. In recent times, they have added Christian veneer over their Animist worldview.

  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Originating Region: Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Product Type: African Sculpture
  • Material: Carved Timber
  • Tribe: Kumu

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