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Theme

headdress, body modifications, clothing/ornament, local authority, portrait

Photographer

Auguste M. Bal

Place of production

Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur

Culture

Ngbandi

Legend

Ngbandi dignitary with typical facial scarifications. The hat is made of animal skin and is decorated with red parrot feathers.

Acquisition related person

Auguste M. Bal, as donor

Original legend

Tête de notable de Gwanga à 17 km à l'est de Likimi. - voyez la toque platte, les plumes rouges de perroquet qui ornent la toque - la cicatrisation typique des Ngbandi

Inventory number

EP.0.0.4220




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