The objects of the mukanda initiation
Theme:
clothing/ornament, religious life, rites and beliefs, village sceneries, events
Photographer:
Daniel J. A. J. Pieters
Place of production:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Legend:
In 1913, Daniel Pieters photographed a certain number of "circumcision scenes" that are precious documents enabling us to gain better knowledge of the nature of the mukanda ritual in the Panzi region.
Original legend:
Les circoncis à Panzi.
Inventory number:
AP.0.0.22565