毛古斯舞是土家族最原始、最古老、最粗犷的一种歌舞,来源于土家族人民的狩猎生活,是土家民族的文化瑰宝。该舞的服饰和道具都相当具有原始风味,舞蹈动作简单、朴实、自然,体现土家族先民的生活情态,其形式独特,风格异常,古朴别致,有着重要的民族、历史、文化审美价值,是原始文化的活化石。 Mao Tuosi Tujia is the most primitive, oldest and brightest song and dance, from Tujia people’s hunting life, is the cultural treasures of Tujia nationality. The costumes and props of the dance are all quite original in flavor. The dance moves are simple, simple and natural, embodying the life style of Tujia ancestors. Its unique form, unusual style and unique simplicity have important aesthetic values ​​of nationality, history and culture, Is a living fossil of primitive culture.