"From the Treasury of Bakongo Art" by Ivo Streif is a fascinating research trip into the world of culture and art of the Bakongo people living in central Africa. The author successfully combined historical data, archaeological discoveries and his own vision to tell about the sophistication of religious rites, the uniqueness of symbols and the exquisiteness of Bakong crafts. Each page of the book is an immersion into the world of mystery and spirituality of ancient African civilizations. "From the Treasury of Bakongo Art" is an indispensable book for anyone interested in the culture and art of Africa.