Hemba Soko Mutu Mask
African art among the Hemba
This African Soko Mutu mask from the Hemba people in the Democratic Republic of Congo was not intended to be worn on the face but on the hand, given its dimensions. It is a passport mask.
In Hemba African art, masks of this type, called Soko Mutu or So'o Mutu, represented the great ape.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 16 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
African art among the Hemba
This African Soko Mutu mask from the Hemba people in the Democratic Republic of Congo was not intended to be worn on the face but on the hand, given its dimensions. It is a passport mask.
In Hemba African art, masks of this type, called Soko Mutu or So'o Mutu, represented the great ape.