{"product_id":"kumu-divination-mask-d-r-congo","title":"Kumu Divination Mask From The D.R. Congo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003eKumu mask hand crafted divination mask from the Democratic Republic Of Congo. Believed to be from around 1900-1940s.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003eKumu masks are very important in Kumu culture. Used by the Nkunda society of sorcerers who use them to summon the ancient ancestors. The use of hallucinogens was a part of these ceremonies \u0026amp; while in a state of trance they would receive revelations. These ceremony's served the Kumu as an important act of divination.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003eTotally hand made in good condition showing signs of good honest aging.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis mask is an actual Kumu peoples Divination mask it was not made as a tourist piece rather an actual mask used in a initiation ritual.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003eHeight 32cm , Width 20cm, Depth 12cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFree UK Shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany of the items we have for sale are all from what we refer to as \" Real Life \", they were all made for use \u0026amp; purpose. There will always be signs of use \u0026amp; ageing which we think gives each item its individuality \u0026amp; personal charm. We clean \u0026amp; repair but we always try our best to keep everything in its original state. We will always give you a good idea of condition \u0026amp; especially highlight anything that we consider may have aesthetic or structural concern. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou are more than welcome to purchase this item in person \u0026amp; pick it up from our London based workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternational buyers will need to check with their local authorities to see if any customs \u0026amp; import taxes are applicable. Any additional customs \u0026amp; tax payments are the responsibility of the buyer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe can not be held responsible for delays due to customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"www.ragandbonebros.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58323634192758,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7750\/0220\/files\/2D1D8171-B364-4FAC-B081-97519D8FCF3F.jpg?v=1784806100","url":"https:\/\/ragandbonebros.co.uk\/products\/kumu-divination-mask-d-r-congo","provider":"www.ragandbonebros.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}