Hemba mask

Unknown author20th century

Museum of Ethnology & Museum of Popular Art
Lisboa, Portugal

"Hemba", a helmet mask in wood, with a human head of naturalistic expression.

Its top is decorated with incised geometric lines and motifs and surmounted by an animal, possibly an antelope. Used in the closing ceremonies of the male initiation rituals, among the Suku (Angola).

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Details

Title: Hemba mask
Creator: Unknown author
Date Created: 20th century
Location Created: Uíge, Angola
Physical Dimensions: 48 cm
Type: Masks
Rights: Collection: National Museum of Ethnology. Image: DGPC/ADF
Medium: Wood and raffia
Catalog number: MNE: AE.139

Museum of Ethnology & Museum of Popular Art

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