Henry Rosy and the initiation of gaza wuli

Theme: headdress, clothing/ornament, object, religious life, rites and beliefs, village sceneries, buildings, portrait
Photographer: Henry Rosy
Place of production: Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur > Ubangi > Congo-Ubangi
Culture: Ngbaka
Legend: The initiate leaves the ndoko gaza enclosure (seen here from the inside) and enters the first part of the initiation area. He will still have to cross two other barriers before arriving at the centre of the initiation area, the butu gaza, where the circumcision operation takes place.
Acquisition related person: Henry Rosy as donor
Original legend: Cérémonie de la circoncision chez les Bwaka. Le "Kangala" veint d'avoir passé le "Ndoko" et se dirige vers le "Mongwanga".
Inventory number: EP.0.0.6308
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