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Luluwa Information
Location:Southeastern Congo (Zaire)
Population:300,000
Language:KiNalulua (Bantu)
Neighboring Peoples:Luba, Lunda, Chokwe
Types of Art:Luluwa are known for their sculpted statues marked by intricate scarification patterns and their finely carved utilitarian objects, including hemp pipes. They also carve several mask types used in initiation.
History:The Luluwa are closely related to the Luba Kasai and migrated along with them in the 18th century following an a ...
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