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Theme
headdress, clothing/ornament, religious life, rites and beliefs, village sceneries, events
Photographer
Henry Rosy
Place of production
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur > Ubangi > Congo-Ubangi
Culture
Ngbaka
Legend
The day of circumcision has arrived. The wi-gaza, in this case a kangala dancer, "chief" of the session, leaves his friends and family and gets ready to cross the fence of the ritual area.
Acquisition related person
Henry Rosy, as donor
Original legend
Cérémonie de la circoncision chez les Bwaka. Vers 11 h. le "Kangala" dit au revoir à ses amis et entre deux haies pénètre au camp.
Inventory number
EP.0.0.6317
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