The ethnographic field photographs of Auguste Bal

Theme: headdress, body modifications, clothing/ornament, local authority, portrait
Photographer: Auguste M. Bal
Place of production: Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur
Culture: Ngbandi
Legend: Ngbandi dignitary with typical facial scarifications. The hat is made of animal skin and is decorated with red parrot feathers.
Acquisition related person: Auguste M. Bal as donor
Original legend: Tête de notable de Gwanga à 17 km à l'est de Likimi. - voyez la toque platte, les plumes rouges de perroquet qui ornent la toque - la cicatrisation typique des Ngbandi
Inventory number: EP.0.0.4220
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