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Chokwe Information
Location:Southwestern Congo (Zaire), Angola, Zambia
Population:1.16 million
Language:Wuchokwe (Bantu)
Neighboring Peoples:Luba, Lunda, Lwena, Ovimbundu, Songo
Types of Art:The Chokwe are well known for art objects produced to celebrate and validate the royal court. These objects include ornately carved stools and chairs used as thrones. Most of the sculptures are portraits, which represent the royal lineage. Staffs, scepters, and spears are among other implement ...
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