Kingdom Of Anziku
By Mattew Rinaman
Geography
It is centered on the Congo River and around the pool Malebo. The BaTeke Who dominated the kingdom lived on plateaus. The Anziku Controlled the lower Congo River.
Culture
They practiced facial sacrifice. Commoners of any gender usually went bare chest, But the ones with money were fully clothed. Nobles wore silk robes.
Military
They started the military after protecting the BaKongo border. They were excellent warriors and courageous. They were great In archery in which they used poison arrows. In close combat they mainly used axes.
Currency
The Anziku made fabrics out of leaves and then sold the fabric. The fabric was a currency around the region. They also had ivory available to them. They also sold slaves for cowries( a mollusk), salt, silk, glass, and linen. They were rich in copper that led into a conflict with Kongo.
Religion, Traditions, Music, Dance
NOT FOUND