Henry Rosy and the initiation of gaza wuli
Theme:
dance/masked dance, headdress, 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:
In the days preceding the opening of a session of gaza wuli, the boys about to be circumcised are called gaza-no (singular: wi-gaza). They dance in the neighbouring villages to announce the imminent start of the ritual. The rhythm to which they dance is called yolo-gaza.
Acquisition related person:
Henry Rosy as donor
Original legend:
Cérémonie de la circoncision chez les Bwaka.
Les "Wi-Gaza" dansent la "Yolla-Gaza" dans un village.
Inventory number:
EP.0.0.6301