Belgian Congo

Eliot Elisofon1951-12

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.

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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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