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Theme
landscape, clothing/ornament, religious life, rites and beliefs, village sceneries, events
Photographer
Henry Rosy
Place of production
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur > Ubangi > Congo-Ubangi
Culture
Ngbaka
Legend
After having crossed the dokofiu, the final obstacle, the boy arrives inside the butu gaza where elders, all circumcised, are awaiting him, as well as the wi-zolo, the circumciser. On the left, the roofs of the rough shelters can be seen where the initiates will remain throughout their long confinement.
Acquisition related person
Inforcongo, as donor
Date of acquisition
1951-04-04
Original legend
Cérémonies de la circoncision chez les Bwaka. Aspect du Butu-Gaza le jour de la circoncision vers 11h45.
Dimensions
17,2 cm x 17,5 cm
Inventory number
EP.0.0.13965
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