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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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