3041) African carved Hemba chimpanzee mask (mwisi gwa

A carved wooden face mask of a Ape or Chimpanzee with organic material coating the surface. Hemba peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa.The extremely stylized chimpanzee masks are called ''mwisi gwa so'o

CONGO DRC HEMBA Zoomorphic Chimpanze Mask « Mwisi Gwa So’o » & « Soko Mutu » Powerful little mask with a crusty patina The Hemba live in eastern Congo DRC, between the Lualab

Date: Mid 20th century Origin/Tribe: D.R. Congo- Africa Material: Wood Dimensions: 12,5 cm x 8 cm Additional Information: The extremely stylized chimpanzee masks are called ''mwisi gwa so'o'' a term t

Group of five various African carved wood masks, including: two Chokwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.) with raffia attachments; Hemba, D.R.C. chimpanzee form; together with two show

Fine African Hemba Soko Mutu Chimpanzee Mask and Cape, DRC. Carved wood, fur, plant fiber. Stand not included. Published: "African Art & the Serious Collector," Maine Antiques Digest (April, 2010). Ex

A rare Old carved wooden mask from The Hemba peoples of The DRC / Congo, central Africa. A "Soko Mutu" or Monkey mask with a wonderfully abstract face and organic material painted on the mask surface,

A rare Old carved wooden mask from The Hemba peoples of The DRC / Congo, central Africa. A "Soko Mutu" or Monkey mask with a wonderfully abstract face and organic material painted on the mask surface,

**Originally Listed At $500** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Shaba District, Hemba tribe, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden monkey mask known as a soko mutu, or "ch

African Hemba Soko Chimpanzee Wood Mask On Fiber Panel, Congo. Provenance: Ethnographic Tribal Museum Collection (See Auction Catalog Description). Some Lots Have Been On Exhibition , Stand Not Includ

African Art Carved Wood Hemba Mask from DRC Dimensions: 10.5 inches high x 7.5 inches wide No Reserve: This Lot has no reserve, which means there is no minimum price set, so the item is guaranteed to

(lot of 2) Papua New Guinea decorative "Mwai" mask, with applied cowrie shells, 22"l; together with an African Soko Moto chimpanzee mask, Hemba people, D.R. Congo, age and use unproven, 9"h

Height: 5.5" Width: 4.25" Depth: 1.75" Weight: 0.5 lb A beautifully carved Hemba mask with crescent shaped eyes and a smiling expression.

A Hemba chimpanzee mask, Sokomutu Democratic Republic of Congo Carved wood, the face in the shape of a monkey's head, with a broad grinning smile reaching across the entire lower half of the face, a l

Antique African Luba Hemba Kifebwe Mask. Hand Carved and Painted. Height 15"

Group (17) West African style passport masks, Including Dan, Baule, Hemba, and Lega, nicely carved and detailed, one with cowry shell headdress, 7.75"l (largest), 3"l (smallest) Provenance: Estate of

Hemba style monkey mask, carved wood, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 20th century. Approximate size 12.5"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

A very rare old wooden mask from the Hemba peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. This Hemba mask, known as "Soko Mutu" means “chimpanzee-human,” and traditionally appears at funerals and may also serve pr

A rare vintage to antique carved wooden mask from The Hemba peoples of The DRC / Congo, central Africa. A "Soko Mutu" or Monkey mask with a wonderfully abstract face and well handled mask surface, whi

Ca. second half 20thC. Good with age-appropriate cracks as shown. Measurements include the stand. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please

Five African Masks. Including a Hemba ram's mask and Kifwebe examples. Carved wood, pigment and plant fiber. Largest size: 18.25'' x 12.5'' x 8.75'' (46 x 32 x 22 cm).

A very finely carved Soko Mutu or simian mask from the Hemba peoples of the DRC/ CONGO central Africa. The mask has a charming openwork smile and classic facial features. The mask measures 11.5 x 6.25

Carved wooden mask with wonderful serene facial treatment and a well handled surface patina. Unusual and highly stylized example carved from a dense heavy wood. Measures 10 x 7 inches ( 16.5 inches ta

A handsome carved wooden mask with exaggerated face of a monkey, stylized nose and big smile! Hemba peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 8.25 x 5 inches

A very fine old carved wooden mask in the form of a stylized chimpanzee. Known locally as "Soko Mutu" such masks were often worn at funerals and other ritual ceremonies, the mask is small and was atta