HEMBA "SOKO" HIP MASK - DRC
Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo
Materials: Wood & Raffia
Description:

"Soko mutu mask" meaning "man's brother" represents a chimpanzee and are made by the Hemba people from The DRC.

 

These maks were used at funerals to represent a death spirit, their mouth and raised eyebrows were meant to look fearsome.

Description:

"Soko mutu mask" meaning "man's brother" represents a chimpanzee and are made by the Hemba people from The DRC.

 

These maks were used at funerals to represent a death spirit, their mouth and raised eyebrows were meant to look fearsome.

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Dimensions:

33 H X 11 W cm