The objects of the mukanda initiation
Object type:
statue
Materials:
wood, pigment
Legend:
This drummer was certainly part of a kikaku. The drum was an important instrument for the musical accompaniment of the mukanda ceremonies. It was also beaten to cover the cries of the young males during circumcision.
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:
71,5 cm x 33 cm x 31,5 cm
Inventory number:
EO.0.0.200-5