Nswo: statuary and religion from south-western Democratic Republic of the Congo

This book studies a little-known religious tradition known as 'nswo' and shared by several groups from the south-western part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, including the Yansi, Sakata, Hungana, Buma, Mfunuka, Tsong, Mbala, Teke, Dikidiki, and Yaka.Numerous examples of sculptures use...

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Main Author: Volper, Julien 1980- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Tervuren Royal Museum for Central Africa 2016
In:Year: 2016
Series/Journal:Collections of the RMCA
Further subjects:B Statue
B Religion
B Democratic Republic (Südwest)

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