Ritual Figures in Congo

A sophisticated publication dedicated to one of the most astonishing collections of African art.

This book presents a variety of ritual figures from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Figurative sculpture is considered the best expression of African ritual arts and was one of the most important sources of inspiration for early twentieth-century artists, leaving a deep impact in the world history of art.

Produced in different materials, from wood to stone and ivory, figurative sculpture has been...