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Death and Display

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  • 8 hours of reading

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The book explores the unique cultural practice of offering bongotols during funerals in the Kuba kingdom of the Democratic Republic of Congo. These valuable items serve both as a support for the deceased and as a display for the mourning family, highlighting the significance of ritual and the interplay between material culture and social customs in this community. Through this lens, the narrative delves into themes of mourning, respect, and the importance of honoring the dead within the Kuba traditions.

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Death and Display, Raymond H. A. Corbey

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2024
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