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Theme
dance/masked dance, headdress, clothing/ornament, object, religious life, rites and beliefs, village sceneries, events, portrait, body art
Photographer
Auguste M. Bal
Place of production
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur
Culture
Ngbaka
Legend
Newly initiated boy in the final phase of the gaza initiation cycle. He is adorned with several decorations that are all made of wood: shoulder straps made of polychrome sticks, a typical amulet, a disc placed in front of the mouth, weapons and wristbands. He is also wearing the typical headdress.
Acquisition related person
Auguste M. Bal, as donor
Original legend
Un Gaza à Guga
Inventory number
EP.0.0.4940
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