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Theme
headdress, body modifications, clothing/ornament, family/family life, portrait, body art
Photographer
Auguste M. Bal
Place of production
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur
Culture
Ngbandi
Legend
Ngbandi woman dressed with a necklace of fibres and beads, alongside a baby sling and briefs made of banana leafs. Since the 1940’s, these three elements are no longer in use.
Acquisition related person
Auguste M. Bal, as donor
Original legend
Femme Ngbandi à Guga (territoire Giri)
Inventory number
EP.0.0.4895
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