The Bangubangu Tribe The Bangubangu, also known as the Bangu-Bangu or Bambenga, are an ethnic group primarily residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Here are some key facts about the Bangubangu tribe: Location: The Bangubangu people are primarily found in the Equateur Province of the DRC, specifically in the northern region near the …
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Bembe
BEMBE The Bembe tribe is an ethnic group predominantly residing in the southeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), near Lake Tanganyika. Here are some key facts about the Bembe tribe: Location: The Bembe people primarily inhabit the territories of Uvira, Fizi, and Itombwe in the South Kivu province of the DRC, near …
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Songye
SONGYE TYPES OF ART There are numerous mask styles associated with the Songye. Power objects and objects associated with divination are also prevalent in Western collections. In the past many Songye objects have been misattributed to the Luba and vice versa. HISTORY Songye origins are shared with the Luba through a common mythical Songye ancestor …
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