Henry Rosy and the initiation of gaza wuli

Theme: 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: The day of circumcision has arrived. The wi-gaza, in this case a kangala dancer, "chief" of the session, leaves his friends and family and gets ready to cross the fence of the ritual area.
Acquisition related person: Henry Rosy as donor
Original legend: Cérémonie de la circoncision chez les Bwaka. Vers 11 h. le "Kangala" dit au revoir à ses amis et entre deux haies pénètre au camp.
Inventory number: EP.0.0.6317
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