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Theme
headdress, body modifications, clothing/ornament, object, religious life, rites and beliefs, local authority, portrait
Photographer
Auguste M. Bal
Place of production
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur
Culture
Ngombe
Legend
Young Ngombe woman who has just given birth. She is wearing specific parading knives indicating that she goes from village to village to ask for donations. The white paint around her mouth indicates that the newborn is doing well.
Acquisition related person
Auguste M. Bal, as donor
Original legend
Jeune mère en tournée pour recevoir des cadeaux. Bomboma
Inventory number
EP.0.0.4919
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