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/Home/Historical Studies/Indigenous Peoples Index/Africa Index/Yaka Yaka People Votes:0 Yaka Information Location: Southwestern Congo (Zaire) , Angola Population: 300,000 Language: Kiyaka (northwestern Bantu) Neighboring Peoples: Suku , Teke , Nkanu Types of Art: Both mbwoolo sculptures and a type of carved slit drum known as a mukoku are used by ritual specialists. Mukoku help in the divination process, and mbwoolo are used to embody protective medecine. The Yaka also carve numerous masks and headgear for use in initiation and to be worn by traditional leaders. Hair combs and fly whisks often are carved with decorations as well. History: Oral history suggests that the Yaka, along with the Suku, were part of an invasion against the Kongo Kingdom that came from the Lunda Plateau in the 16th century. Previous to that time Yaka culture was enveloped in Kongo language and agricul Read More Go to Site

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