Henry Rosy and the initiation of gaza wuli
Theme:
landscape, 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:
During the preliminary release of the young circumcised males, whose confinement is coming to an end, other small boys follow them. Those were circumcised only a few days ago and join the line covered in banana leaves so as not to be recognised.
Acquisition related person:
Henry Rosy as donor
Original legend:
Cérémonie de la circoncision chez les Bwaka.
La fin de la colonne de "Gaza-No"; ce sont des enfants qui viennent de subir l'opération depuis quelques jours; ils sortent cependant avec les "Gaza-No", mais ils sont recouverts de feuilles afin qu'on ne puisse les reconnaître.
Inventory number:
EP.0.0.6278