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Belgian Congo

Eliot Elisofon1951-12

LIFE Photo Collection

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Bopende tribesmen of the Western Congo wearing masks and costumes of fiber performing ancient ritual dances during initiation of boys into their tribal society.

Details

  • Title: Belgian Congo
  • Date: 1951-12
  • Location: Belgian Congo
  • Physical Dimensions: B/W TRANSMISSION
  • Subject Keywords: Arts And Skills, Belgian Congo, Art, Special Collections, Masks, Icp Donation, 1950s
  • Publisher: TimeLife
  • Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
  • Provider: LIFE
  • Photographer: Eliot Elisofon
  • Original ID: TimeLife_image_675665
  • Credits: LIFE
  • Copyright: © Time Inc.

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