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Kota Information
Location:Eastern Gabon
Population:75,000
Language:Kota (equatorial Bantu)
Neighboring Peoples:Kwele, Aduma, Fang
Types of Art:The reliquary figures of the Kota may be distinguished from their neighbors by the copper overlay on them. Some masks are found in collections, but these are extremely rare. Other utilitarian objects, such as pots, baskets, stools, and knives were often decorated with delicate patterns.
History:The Kota arrived in their current location af ...
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