The ethnographic field photographs of Auguste Bal
Theme:
headdress, body modifications, clothing/ornament, object, religious life, rites and beliefs, portrait, body art
Photographer:
Auguste M. Bal
Place of production:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur
Culture:
Mbuja
Legend:
Young girl at the end of the exclusion period of several months (nzani) during which she learned the dances. ‘Nzani’ girls are rubbed with red ngula powder and are overloaded with jewellery.
Acquisition related person:
Auguste M. Bal as donor
Original legend:
Au territoire de Budja à Bumba. Jeune fille portant des colliers de perles et des dents de léopard.
Le Kumu ou chef de l'Ebubu porte comme marque de sa dignité deux dents de léopard à l'un de ses nombreux colliers. Les filles dus Nzani sont toujours enduites de la tête aux pieds de Ngula et richement couvertes de bijoux.
Inventory number:
EP.0.0.4227