Henry Rosy and the initiation of gaza wuli
Theme:
landscape, 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:
After having crossed the dokofiu, the final obstacle, the boy arrives inside the butu gaza where elders, all circumcised, are awaiting him, as well as the wi-zolo, the circumciser. On the left, the roofs of the rough shelters can be seen where the initiates will remain throughout their long confinement.
Acquisition related person:
Inforcongo as donor
Date of acquisition:
1951-04-04
Original legend:
Cérémonies de la circoncision chez les Bwaka.
Aspect du Butu-Gaza le jour de la circoncision vers 11h45.
Dimensions:
17,2 cm x 17,5 cm
Inventory number:
EP.0.0.13965