Ndop (portrait figure) of King Mishe miShyaang maMbul
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A wooden portrait figure created by the Kuba peoples (c. 1760–1780 C.E.) depicting a king with regalia and symbolic objects communicating royal status and authority.
AP course connection
Topic 6.2: 6.2 Purpose and Audience in African Art