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Theme
headdress, body modifications, clothing/ornament, local authority, portrait
Photographer
Auguste M. Bal
Place of production
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur
Culture
Ngbandi
Legend
Ngbandi dignitary with typical facial scarifications. The hat is made of animal skin and is decorated with red parrot feathers.
Acquisition related person
Auguste M. Bal, as donor
Original legend
Tête de notable de Gwanga à 17 km à l'est de Likimi. - voyez la toque platte, les plumes rouges de perroquet qui ornent la toque - la cicatrisation typique des Ngbandi
Inventory number
EP.0.0.4220
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