Apes mask "soko mutu" ·  D. R. Congo, Hemba · ID: 3034598

Description

wood, slightly encrusted brown patina, min. dam., traces of insect caused damage at the back, crack, slight traces of abrasion, socle;
“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.