The Art of the Congo October 30, 2006

The captivating art of the Congo region, now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo, is revealed in this exhibition of more than 70 incredible headdresses and objects of personal adornment of the Luba, Lega, Tabwa, Ngese and Kuba cultures. The art of these cultures is made to define leadership or power roles, to control mystical powers and for funerary purposes. Highlights from the exhibition include magnificent headdresses made from shells, beads, elephant hair, animal skins, pangolins, metal, buttons and fiber.