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Theme
headdress, body modifications, clothing/ornament, object, religious life, rites and beliefs, family/family life, local authority, portrait, body art
Photographer
Auguste M. Bal
Place of production
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur
Culture
Ngombe
Legend
Young Ngombe woman who has just given birth with her companion. The young woman is wearing specific parading knives indicating that she goes from village to village to ask for donations. The umbrella her companion is carrying is one of the gifts received.
Acquisition related person
Auguste M. Bal, as donor
Original legend
Jeune mère en tournée pour recevoir des cadeaux. Bomboma.
Inventory number
EP.0.0.4920
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