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This state produced high quality cloths called cundis which were used as currency before being devalued due to foreign traders. The Kimpasi society formed in this kingdom, which was once overrun by invaders called “Jagas.” (15[1])A foreign (15[1])power deposed this kingdom’s ruler at the Battle of Mbwila. Sculptors from this kingdom created “power figures” called nkisi, which were studded with nails. In the 18th century, this kingdom’s capital was captured by the (*) “Antonian” religious movement led by Dona Beatriz. A prince of this kingdom became (10[1])titular bishop of Utica in 1518. This kingdom’s early mwene, Nzinga a Nkuwu, initiated its rulers’ practice of taking Portuguese names. For 10 points, name this west-central African kingdom that encompassed an area to the south of a namesake river. ■END■

ANSWER: Kongo kingdom (The prince is Henrique.)
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