Henry Rosy and the initiation of gaza wuli
Theme:
body modifications, clothing/ornament, religious life, rites and beliefs, village sceneries, family/family life, body art
Photographer:
Henry Rosy
Place of production:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur > Ubangi > Congo-Ubangi
Culture:
Ngbaka
Legend:
The youngest of the boys are led by their fathers to the butu gaza, the initiation centre where they will be circumcised. The white paint they are daubed with symbolises their temporary "death" before being reborn as adults at the end of their confinement.
Original legend:
Wigaza accompagné de son père.
Inventory number:
EP.0.0.7309