A word from this ethnic group’s language names the martial art engolo, whose circle formations have religious significance. This ethnic group’s language was the first to be written using the square-like Mandombe script, which was revealed to its creator in a dream. Wooden votive figures called Toni Malau bring good luck to this ethnic group, whose minkisi figures were likely the inspiration for voodoo dolls. This ethnic group’s four-pointed cosmogram, the dikenga, influenced portrayals of the cross after many of them converted to Christianity. A noblewoman of this ethnicity claimed to be St. Anthony of Padua’s reincarnation. The Kimbangu·ist Church supported this ethnic group’s ABAKO party. For 10 points, name this ethnic group that led a kingdom whose baptized ruler changed his name to João (“zhoo-OW”) from Nzinga a Nkuwu. ■END■
ANSWER: Kongo [or BaKongo or Bisi Kongo or EsiKongo or Musi Kongo or Mukongo; accept Kikongo; accept Congolese; prompt on Bantu]
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