Apes mask "soko mutu" - D. R. Congo, Hemba
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wood, partly encrusted dark brown patina, of characteristic form, a broad half-circular mouth and elongated tapering nose, hole in the parting, min. dam., minor missing parts through insect caused damage;
"soko mutu" mask dancers were costumed with a tapa cape, wig and beard from the pelt of the colobus ape. They were looked upon as frightening characters. Their apparently grinning mouth promised rage and disaster and reminded of the fears of death.Over 100 years. Artist and wood unknown.
H: 17 cm, H: 6,7 inch
Provenance:
Vera und Wolfgang Nerlich, Munich, Germany
Lit.: Herreman, Frank & Constantijn Petridis (ed.), Face of the Spirits, Tervuren 1993, p. 177
Continent: Africa
"soko mutu" mask dancers were costumed with a tapa cape, wig and beard from the pelt of the colobus ape. They were looked upon as frightening characters. Their apparently grinning mouth promised rage and disaster and reminded of the fears of death.Over 100 years. Artist and wood unknown.
H: 17 cm, H: 6,7 inch
Provenance:
Vera und Wolfgang Nerlich, Munich, Germany
Lit.: Herreman, Frank & Constantijn Petridis (ed.), Face of the Spirits, Tervuren 1993, p. 177
Continent: Africa
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Apes mask "soko mutu" - D. R. Congo, Hemba
Estimate €250 - €1,500
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