Soko Mutu mask, Hemba, depicting a stylized chimpanzee. - DR Congo
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
Estimate € 220 - € 250
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Description from the seller
Masque Hemba Soko Mutu
The Soko Mutu mask, attributed to the Hemba of the Democratic Republic of Congo, represents a highly stylized face with simian features, evoking the chimpanzee. The term Soko Mutu is generally interpreted as “frère de l’homme” (brother of man).
The mask is distinguished by a broad open mouth, a long nose, pronounced brow ridges, and an intentionally expressive, sometimes grimacing, look. Some examples feature a particularly marked dark patina.
The Soko Mutu were associated with ritual dances and ceremonies, notably in a funeral context. Smaller examples could be kept as protective objects.
It is also known under the name Mwisi Gwa So’o, an expression that can be translated as “spirit of the chimpanzee.”
Tags: object, cubism, collection, mask, statue, sculpture, figurine, art, primitive, traditional, tribal, USA, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy and others.
Dimensions: Height: 27 cm
Width: 21 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Weight: 950 g
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Masque Hemba Soko Mutu
The Soko Mutu mask, attributed to the Hemba of the Democratic Republic of Congo, represents a highly stylized face with simian features, evoking the chimpanzee. The term Soko Mutu is generally interpreted as “frère de l’homme” (brother of man).
The mask is distinguished by a broad open mouth, a long nose, pronounced brow ridges, and an intentionally expressive, sometimes grimacing, look. Some examples feature a particularly marked dark patina.
The Soko Mutu were associated with ritual dances and ceremonies, notably in a funeral context. Smaller examples could be kept as protective objects.
It is also known under the name Mwisi Gwa So’o, an expression that can be translated as “spirit of the chimpanzee.”
Tags: object, cubism, collection, mask, statue, sculpture, figurine, art, primitive, traditional, tribal, USA, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy and others.
Dimensions: Height: 27 cm
Width: 21 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Weight: 950 g
Shipment within 24 hours as soon as we have received your payment.
The package well packaged and secure. You will also have the tracking code for the package in question.
We ship packages worldwide.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Soko Mutu mask, Hemba, depicting a stylized chimpanzee.
Height
27 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
950 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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