King Paris Congolese American, b. 1988
Monkey Spirit, Helmet Mask, 2025
3D urethane, sand
45 x 15 x 24 in
114.3 x 38.1 x 61 cm
114.3 x 38.1 x 61 cm
Origin - Yoruba, Nigeria Use: MYSTICAL Themes The Epa helmet mask with a monkey figure is a ceremonial Epa headdress created by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. These masks are...
Origin - Yoruba, Nigeria
Use: MYSTICAL Themes
The Epa helmet mask with a monkey figure is a ceremonial Epa headdress created by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. These masks are used in the Epa Festival, which celebrates the continuity and cultural identity of this spiritual society. The monkey on the mask can symbolize a spiritual bush entity or represent themes from Yoruba folktales, such as the story of why monkeys have human-like features.