Henry Rosy and the initiation of gaza wuli
Theme:
headdress, body modifications, clothing/ornament, religious life, rites and beliefs, village sceneries, body art, health
Photographer:
Henry Rosy
Place of production:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur > Ubangi > Congo-Ubangi
Culture:
Ngbaka
Legend:
A young wi-gaza who has just been circumcised. He will be washed and a splint and bandage of leaves will be used to protect the wound. In the following days, a concoction of plants will be applied to him to speed up the healing process.
Inventory number:
EP.0.0.7306