The objects of the mukanda initiation

Object type: architectural structure or element > element for support and stability > wall panel
Materials: wood, pigment
Legend: Sculpted, high-relief board which was originally part of a kikaku hut.
Place of collecting: Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bandundu > Kwango
Culture: Nkanu
Field collector: Rev. Brother Gérard
Acquisition related person: Justin Gillet (°1866 - †1943) as donor
Date of acquisition: 1911-10-31
Dimensions: 89 cm
Inventory number: EO.0.0.4617