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Theme
headdress, body modifications, clothing/ornament, religious life, rites and beliefs, village sceneries, portrait, body art
Photographer
Henry Rosy
Place of production
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur > Ubangi > Congo-Ubangi
Culture
Ngbaka
Legend
During their sons' circumcision, the mothers remain in front of the ndoko gaza enclosure, listening to the rumours coming from inside the enclosure. Within two days' time, their sons will place themselves behind the palisade to shoot arrows towards the village and joyously proclaim their new names.
Acquisition related person
Inforcongo, as donor
Date of acquisition
1951-04-04
Original legend
Cérémonies de la circoncision chez les Bwaka. Mères de Gaza-No peinte en blanc comme pour le deuil. (La mère du Wigaza = Nagaza)
Dimensions
17,2 cm x 17,4 cm
Inventory number
EP.0.0.13966
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