People: Mbala Location: SW Democratic Rep of the Congo Population: 60,000 Arts: The beautiful and expressive works of this group are not often seen on the market, but they can usually be identified by a...
The Lwena People of Western Zambia People: Lwena (Luena, Lovale)Location: Angola, southern Democratic Rep of Congo, western Zambia Population: 400,000 Arts: The Lwena , who number approximately 400,000,...
People: Mbunda Location: Western Zambia Population: Unknown Arts: The Mbunda are known for two dramatic mask-types, both remarkable, though rare. The first, known as the "Sachihongo," is extremely rare,...
People: Kongo (BaKongo)Location: SW Democratic Rep of Congo, Angola, Rep of Congo Population: 2,000,000 Arts: The arts of the Kongo, and those of many of the peoples living near the mouth of the Congo...
People: Pende (Pinda, Phende, Bapende)Location: SW Democratic Rep of the Congo Population: 250,000 Arts: The Pende are known for their many dramatic carvings, which vary by region. The Pende are divided...