The Ultimate Place To Learn About The Descendants of Africa
Dona Beatriz Kimpa Vita, also known as Kimpa Mvita, Tsimpa Vita, or Tchimpa Vita (1684–2 July 1706), was a Kongolese prophet and leader of her own Christian religion, Antonianism, which preached that Jesus and other early Christian luminaries were from Read More …
Dom Miguel de Castro played a significant role as an emissary from the Kingdom of Kongo to the Dutch Republic during the 17th century. As a cousin of the Count of Soyo, he embarked on a diplomatic mission to seek Read More …
The copper crosses, or croisettes, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo hold a captivating history that spans from the 13th to the 17th century. These intricate artifacts were not merely pieces of metal, but a currency that held Read More …
The Bondjo Trumpet holds a significant cultural and historical importance among the Ekonda people, also known as the Konda, in Congo. Traditionally crafted as a side-blown trumpet, it was originally utilized in battle, reflecting its deep roots in the region’s Read More …
The Ishango bone, a fascinating archaeological discovery from the “Fisherman Settlement” of Ishango in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. This unique artifact, believed to have originated in the Upper Paleolithic era, serves not only as a bone tool but Read More …
The tusk is carved in high relief with a procession of figures in a rising spiral. It is thought to have been carved by the Vili people of Loango (Congo). The Elephant Tusk with Scenes of African Life is a Read More …