Kumu Mask " Sembu "

Name: Kumu Mask " Sembu "
SKU: 1239
Availability: InStock

this mask associated with with initiation , used by the kunda society of sorceres who call upon the primordial ancestors.

Height : 34x22cm
Material : Wood , Pigment
Provenance: Private Collection
age : 20th Century

Weight	1 kg
Dimensions	36 cm

Weight

1 kg

Dimensions

36 cm

Mbunda Mask ( Zambia )

$ 1,500.00

This is a very fine Mbunda Masks , which are characterized by their shape, proportionally exaggerated features . this mask represents a cultural archetype, a hero hunter revered as ancestor . Dimensions : 67x44cm Material : Wood Provenance: Collected in Zambia 1960 , Private Collection Estimated age : Early 20th…

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SALAMPASU MASK

$ 500.00

These masks were worn by members of the powerful “Ibuku” society. The fearless “buku” required initiates to produce the head of an enemy or individually kill a lion or leopard. Masks were also used to evoke ancestor spirits and frighten the enemy in battle. Height : 42 x 25 cm…

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Sukuma Tanzania

$ 600.00

Face Mask Sukuma was used in harvest rites .

Height : 30x17cm
Material : Wood
Provenance : Private Collection
Estimated age :20th Century

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Tikar Head Mask ( Cameroun)

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Looks like the shield of a turtle most of these rare masks would have been worn on top of the head , it was used by secret society , a group of powerful men . Height : 30 x 30cm Material : Ceramics Age : Collected In 1970 , Estimated…