Soko Mutu mask, Hemba, depicting a stylized chimpanzee. - DR Congo
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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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 the Congo, represents a highly stylized face with simian features, evoking the chimpanzee. The term Soko Mutu is generally interpreted as “brother of man.”
The mask is distinguished by a wide open mouth, an elongated nose, pronounced brow ridges, and a deliberately expressive, sometimes grimacing, expression. Some examples feature a dark patina particularly marked.
The Soko Mutu were associated with ritual dances and ceremonies, notably in a funerary context. Smaller specimens could be kept as protective objects.
It is also known by 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 the Congo, represents a highly stylized face with simian features, evoking the chimpanzee. The term Soko Mutu is generally interpreted as “brother of man.”
The mask is distinguished by a wide open mouth, an elongated nose, pronounced brow ridges, and a deliberately expressive, sometimes grimacing, expression. Some examples feature a dark patina particularly marked.
The Soko Mutu were associated with ritual dances and ceremonies, notably in a funerary context. Smaller specimens could be kept as protective objects.
It is also known by 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
Shipping within 24 hours of receiving your payment.
The package is carefully and securely packaged. You will also receive the tracking code of 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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