A rare Hemba Tribe Monkey Mask from the DRC Congo. Mwisi Gwa So'o is a term refering to 'Spirit Ivested object of the Chimpanzee human' that wears the mask. This mask is worn with a animal skin costume and a wig made from Monkey hair suggesting an uncontrolable presence. These dances are performed at funeral and memorial ceremonies which reflect the Hembas ideas on social chaos and death which are opposite to that of the ordered world. This is a great example of rare Hemba Monkey Mask mask showing much signs of wear and use.

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