Kumu Divination Society African Mas

Vintage wooden mask from the Kumu peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. KUMU masks, called "nsembu" or "ibole", which appear in paired dances that contrast male and female roles during initiations into the se

CONGO DRC LARGE KUMU - KOMO NSEMBU MASK The "Nsembu" masks were used during the initiation rites of the "secret" divination society Nkunda The Kumu are a Bantu people living in the equatorial forest o

A Carved wooden mask with archaic face and well handled surface patina. The nsembu mask is used exclusively by members of the Nkunda Secret Society for the purposes of adult initiation as well as divi

A very rare old wooden mask from the Kumu peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. KUMU masks, called \"nsembu\" or \"ibole\", which appear in paired dances that contrast male and female roles during initiations

A carved wooden mask accented with mineral pigments and adorned with a collar of raffia Grass. The Kumu carve the "Nsembu" mask for use by members of the Nkunda Secret Society for the purposes of adul

A Carved wooden face mask with dramatic and energetic expression and archaic aesthetic. Kumu peoples, DRC Congo, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 7 inches. Kumu mask - Fine older piece. Nsembu society m

A carved wooden mask accented with mineral pigments and adorned with a collar of raffia Grass. The Kumu carve the "Nsembu" mask for use by members of the Nkunda Secret Society for the purposes of adul

A dramatic carved wooden mask accented with red mineral pigment and decorated with strong linear designs. The "nsembu" mask is used exclusively by members of the Nkunda Secret Society for the purposes

A carved wooden mask accented with mineral pigments. The Kumu carve the "Nsembu" mask for use by members of the Nkunda Secret Society for the purposes of adult initiation. They also use the mask for d

Archaic carved wooden mask accented with contrasting mineral pigments. The Kumu carve the "Nsembu" mask for use by members of the Nkunda Secret Society for the purposes of adult initiation. They also

Title: Kumu, Komo mask - DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description: Among early art masks, this African mask named Nsembu occurred in male-female pairs, and was used by the soothsayer society Nk

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Bamileke peoples, Cameroon, Africa. Carved wood, with heavy erosion and decay, well weathered and worn edges, a fragmented and ancient example.Thi

This is a gorgeous carved wooden mask with a shiny black patina and open eyes. The mask has an elaborate woven headdress attached which mimics human hair. From the Dan peoples, Ivory Coast of West Afr

A carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigments and accented with laundry blue pigments. Such masks were worn by Ekpo members to impersonate the ancestors. Rituals were also performed for planting, har

A rare and finely carved wooden mask with painted spot designs and classic facial features. Kumu peoples, Congo, Africa. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $35.00 Provenance:

Bundu or Sowei mask for women's Sande society, Mende people, Sierra Leone and Liberia, West Africa, danced with by women in a matriarchal society, depicting the idealization of female beauty, includin

Bundu or Sowei mask for women’s Sande society, Mende people, Sierra Leone and Liberia, West Africa, danced with by women in a matriarchal society, depicting the idealization of female beauty, includ

This is a very fine old Lega maskette worn by members of the Bwami secret society. carved wood with a kaolin clay painted face and several drilled holes, some for attachment, others for decorative pur

A carved wood flat disc shaped mask painted with kaolin clay pigments and featuring classic heart shaped facial features for a Bwami society mask, along with attached raffia grass bead, old woven gras

A carved wooden Dance mask with well handled surface and classic facial style and form. Lega peoples, Bwami society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 10.25 x 7 inches , 19 inches tall on

A finely carved wooden mask with round shape, carved facial features accented with Kaolin clay pigment. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 7.25 inches. A metal display stand can be in

Carved wooden mask with incised spotted designs and kaolin clay pigment. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. Shipping weight of 2 lbs.

A small carved wooden mask painted with kaolin clay and adorned with incised linear designs and a raffia grass beard. The mask shows plenty of evidence of handling and wear. Traditionally the members

A gorgeous carved wooden mask with white kaolin clay accent and a golden honey colored patina. Measures 9 x 6 inches