The Kumu live in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kumu place a high value on loyalty to the extended family and honoring the in-laws. The following Kumu mask has a dark patina and is covered in old Kaolin, Kumu masks were often used during initiation into the secret society known as “Nkunda”
- Material: wood and kaolin
- Age:approx 50-60yrs
- Origin: Congo
- Condition: Very good
- SKU: LMSK-031
- Weight: 0.3 kg
- Dimensions: 19 x 31 x 3 cm