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King Yuhi V Musinga

Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy

Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy
Kigali, Rwanda

Drums used to play an important part in King's Cult. There were different types od drum: Royal drums "Ingabe", symbol of royal power; Drums played in different ceremonies; and drums played to greet the king, to announce audiences with the king and during court cases, drums played during King's coronation and drums which had a signalling function and warned of danger. In the present photo, the King is playing one of the drums during ceremony.

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  • Title: King Yuhi V Musinga
  • Location Created: Rwanda
  • Type: Rwandan King
  • Original Source: Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy
  • Rights: Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy
Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy

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