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A Congo head (Kongo/Bakongo) generally refers to a sculpture depicting a head or a human face, created in the artistic traditions of the Kongo peoples, mainly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, and Angola. Meaning Ancestors and memory: some representations may evoke ancestors and family continuity. Power and prestige: a carved head could be associated with the status of an important person. Spirituality: some works were linked to religious practices or objects of power (nkisi), depending on their function. Artistic expression: the facial features, hairstyle, and scarifications can shed light on cultural identity.

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