Hemba Information Location:Southeastern Congo (Zaire) Population:90,000 Language:Kihemba (central Bantu) Neighboring Peoples:Luba, Bangubangu, Songye, Kunda Types of Art:The artistic style of the Hemba is very similar to that of the Luba, as many of their forms are borrowed. Art often results from the elaboration of otherwise simple utilitarian objects. Extensive wooden sculptures, which often represent the ancestors, predominate. History:Near the end of the 16th century, the Hem ...