DuMouchelles
Live Auction

The October 2022 Auctions: Day 2

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1343

KUMO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, AFRICAN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD MASK, H 10.5" W 7"

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
The Kumu inhabited the forested areas of central Africa. The masks are considered embodiments of the diviners spirit and may be viewed only by initiates. Occasions for appearances of the masks, which are kept by the eldest men in the society, include the initiations of adepts or memorial services for deceased members.