Male figure Kusu - SOLD OUT
The Kusu migrated from the northwest along with the Nkutshu and Tetela first to the south and then northwards through the Luba, Songye and Hemba and acquired artistic and social customs as they passed through the territory of these peoples. They are today divided into small groups which, due to their geographic isolation, remain independent, each village having its own leader who inherits his position of power. Despite this isolation, they share a common belief in the power of ancestors. Their initiation society primarily serves to educate villagers about the evils of witchcraft, and deviners are consulted on matters of importance. The groups to the south show greater influence from the Luba.SpecsOriginEx private collection BelgiumSize29 x 6 cmDatingCirca 1960Material(s)Wood
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- Presumed dating
- Circa 1960
- Size
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
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The Kusu migrated from the northwest along with the Nkutshu and Tetela first to the south and then northwards through the Luba, Songye and Hemba and acquired artistic and social customs as they passed through the territory of these peoples. They are today divided into small groups which, due to their geographic isolation, remain independent, each village having its own leader who inherits his position of power. Despite this isolation, they share a common belief in the power of ancestors. Their initiation society primarily serves to educate villagers about the evils of witchcraft, and deviners are consulted on matters of importance. The groups to the south show greater influence from the Luba.SpecsOriginEx private collection BelgiumSize29 x 6 cmDatingCirca 1960Material(s)Wood