Henry Rosy and the initiation of gaza wuli
Theme:
headdress, body modifications, clothing/ornament, religious life, rites and beliefs, village sceneries, portrait, body art
Photographer:
Henry Rosy
Place of production:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur > Ubangi > Congo-Ubangi
Culture:
Ngbaka
Legend:
During their sons' circumcision, the mothers remain in front of the ndoko gaza enclosure, listening to the rumours coming from inside the enclosure. Within two days' time, their sons will place themselves behind the palisade to shoot arrows towards the village and joyously proclaim their new names.
Acquisition related person:
Inforcongo as donor
Date of acquisition:
1951-04-04
Original legend:
Cérémonies de la circoncision chez les Bwaka.
Mères de Gaza-No peinte en blanc comme pour le deuil. (La mère du Wigaza = Nagaza)
Dimensions:
17,2 cm x 17,4 cm
Inventory number:
EP.0.0.13966