Poto

Poto is an unknown artist whose work is classified as African art, specifically from the Poto people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This artwork, known as “Poto Art,” is a style of woven shield or "ngombe" and decorated daggers or "ngombe" commonly found in the region. The shields feature intricate patterns, often geometric, that are woven into the surface of the shield, while the daggers feature decorative motifs that are meant to enhance their beauty. The shields are typically made of woven fibers, while the daggers are made of iron.