Henry Rosy and the initiation of gaza wuli

Theme: dance/masked dance, clothing/ornament, object, 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: After having left their enclosure where they have stayed for months on end, the young initiatives make their way in Indian file towards the place where the gambe-te pole has been set up. This preliminary release happens a few days before the official closure of the camp.
Acquisition related person: Henry Rosy as donor
Original legend: Cérémonie de la circoncision chez les Bwaka. Les "Gaza-No" conduits par le plus ancien "Bu-Gaza" et escortés par les circoncis, arrivent au village, et se dirigent vers le "Gambe-te".
Inventory number: EP.0.0.6277
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