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Theme

headdress, clothing/ornament, religious life, rites and beliefs, local authority

Photographer

Jos Gansemans

Place of production

Democratic Republic of the Congo > Katanga > Haut-Lomami

Culture

Luba

Legend

The Luba still have strong faith in the munganga’s power of healing. The impressive attire of this female munganga helps keep this faith alive.

Inventory number

MP.2010.0.30




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