Mbole Information Location:Southwestern Congo (Zaire) Population:150,000 Language:Mbole (central Bantu) Neighboring Peoples:Lengola, Mongo, Komo, Lokele, Yele, Pere Types of Art:Most Mbole figurative sculpture represents individuals who have been hanged for violating the laws of society. Wooden statues characteristically have sunken faces and concave torsos, many with ropes attached to the necks. There are also other figures related to healing or representing the ancestors. Some m ...