Maschera di scimmia - Hemba - Repubblica Democratica del Congo






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Maschera scimmia Hemba, intagliata in legno, DR Congo, fine XX secolo, 17 cm di altezza, 11 cm di larghezza, 6 cm di profondità, peso 170 g, in buone condizioni; provenienza: collezione privata.
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Hemba monkey mask from DR Congo in a rustic style.
Soko-Mutu combining animal (chimpanzee) and human facial traits. The Luba name is : Mwisu gwa So’o, in Kishwahili : Soko Mutu or Monkey face
Such masks were used as facemasks with a monkey skin cover and were also used in dances attached to the performer’s belt. Such masks were mainly kept in the house for protection much like a charm or Amulet. The pear-shaped head has small slit eyes, a huge nose with large, open nostrils and a broad, grinning tooth less mouth with thick lips.
Provenance: former private collection from Germany
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
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Hemba monkey mask from DR Congo in a rustic style.
Soko-Mutu combining animal (chimpanzee) and human facial traits. The Luba name is : Mwisu gwa So’o, in Kishwahili : Soko Mutu or Monkey face
Such masks were used as facemasks with a monkey skin cover and were also used in dances attached to the performer’s belt. Such masks were mainly kept in the house for protection much like a charm or Amulet. The pear-shaped head has small slit eyes, a huge nose with large, open nostrils and a broad, grinning tooth less mouth with thick lips.
Provenance: former private collection from Germany
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
