Henry Rosy and the initiation of gaza wuli
Theme:
dance/masked dance, clothing/ornament, object, religious life, rites and beliefs, village sceneries, buildings
Photographer:
Henry Rosy
Place of production:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur > Ubangi > Congo-Ubangi
Culture:
Ngbaka
Legend:
The day of the official release of the young initiates has finally arrived. For this occasion, they wear a special outfit and dance the manango for their parents, the special dance of the gaza initiates.
Acquisition related person:
Henry Rosy as donor
Original legend:
Cérémonie de la circoncision chez les Bwaka.
Inventory number:
EP.0.0.6268