Henry Rosy and the initiation of gaza wuli
Theme:
headdress, clothing/ornament, religious life, rites and beliefs, village sceneries, portrait
Photographer:
Henry Rosy
Place of production:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur > Ubangi > Congo-Ubangi
Culture:
Ngbaka
Legend:
During the closing ceremony of the gaza wuli, the young initiates hold a wooden disc in their mouths, the tuma. This disc, decorated with coloured patterns, symbolises the silence which they have to observe regarding the secrets of the initiation. The headgear they wear is called do gere.
Acquisition related person:
Inforcongo as donor
Date of acquisition:
1951-04-04
Original legend:
Cérémonies de la circoncision chez les Bwaka.
Dimensions:
23,2 cm x 17,2 cm
Inventory number:
EP.0.0.13977