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The Kongo Kingdom : the origins, dynamics and cosmopolitan culture of an African polity / edited by Koen Bostoen, Inge Brinkman

Introduction: cross-disciplinary approaches to Kongo history / Koen Bostoen and Inge Brinkman -- Part I. The Origins and Dynamics of the Kongo Kingdom -- The origins of Kongo: a revised vision / John ...
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Under the sign of the cross in the kingdom of Kongo : shaping images and molding faith in early modern Central Africa / by Cécile Alice Fromont

This dissertation brings together African and European historical documents and art objects to examine the correlated role of artistic form and religious thought in the cross-cultural encounter ...
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Elite Women in the Kingdom of Kongo: Historical Perspectives on Women's Political Power

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Discussions of women's power in Africa often focus on how much the role of senior women is symbolic and how much is real. Studying the Kingdom ...
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History of Kongo Kingdom at Tunis' Dream City festival

The 9th edition of art festival Dream city is taking place in Tunisia's capital until October 8th. Congolese photographer Sammy Baloji offers a deep dive into the history of the Kongo kingdom starting ...
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Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay Director-General of UNESCO for African World Heritage Day 5 May 2024

Every year, on 5 May, we celebrate African World Heritage Day to honour the natural wonders and cultural legacies of Africa. From Mbanza Kongo, capital of the former Kingdom of Kongo in Angola, to the ...