The objects of the mukanda initiation
Object type:
cult object > power object > ritual sculpture
Materials:
wood, vegetal fibre
Legend:
This item was probably an element from a beautiful kikaku hut. Other impressive sculptures also flanked the entrance to the kimpasi (enclosure or camp set up for circumcision initiates).
Place of collecting:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bandundu > Kwango
Culture:
Nkanu
Acquisition related person:
Alphonse-François-Edouard Cabra (°1862 - †1932) as donor
Date of acquisition:
1903-05-12
Dimensions:
98 cm
Inventory number:
EO.0.0.200-2