The ethnographic field photographs of Auguste Bal
Theme:
headdress, body modifications, clothing/ornament, object, religious life, rites and beliefs, local authority, portrait
Photographer:
Auguste M. Bal
Place of production:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur
Culture:
Ngombe
Legend:
Young Ngombe woman who has just given birth. She is wearing specific parading knives indicating that she goes from village to village to ask for donations. The white paint around her mouth indicates that the newborn is doing well.
Acquisition related person:
Auguste M. Bal as donor
Original legend:
Jeune mère en tournée pour recevoir des cadeaux. Bomboma
Inventory number:
EP.0.0.4919