"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 1 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0095
Frame value is 26.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 1 EE 72
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 1.0.1 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0095
Frame value is 24.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 1.0.1 EE 72
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 2 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0095
Frame value is 21.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 2 EE 72
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 3 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0095
Frame value is 17.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 3 EE 72
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 4 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0095
Frame value is 7.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 4 EE 72
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 5 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0095
Frame value is 25.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 5 EE 72
Collection Restrictions:
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 6 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0095
Frame value is 27.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 6 EE 72
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 7 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0106
Frame value is 33.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 7 EE 72
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 8 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0095
Frame value is 8.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 8 EE 72
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 9 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0106
Frame value is 34.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 9 EE 72
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 10 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0095
Frame value is 20.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 10 EE 72
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 10.0.1 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0095
Frame value is 18.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 10.0.1 EE 72
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 10.0.2 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0095
Frame value is 19.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 10.0.2 EE 72
Collection Restrictions:
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 11 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0106
Frame value is 7.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 11 EE 72
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 12 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0106
Frame value is 5.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 12 EE 72
Collection Restrictions:
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 13 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0106
Frame value is 8.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 13 EE 72
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 14 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0106
Frame value is 20.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 14 EE 72
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 15 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0106
Frame value is 21.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 15 EE 72
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 15.0.1 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0106
Frame value is 23.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 15.0.1 EE 72
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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"In order to become full adult members of the tribe, all young Ndaka men had to be initiated. The Nkumbi (initiation) was taking place only about every six years. At a sign given with his sacred broom by the Ishumi (ritualist, master of ceremonies), a general dance soon started to the music of drums, trumpets, rattles, olifants, and, especially, the makata sticks that were played only during initiations. Traditional songs and dances were performed, during some of which the masked ritualists acted out prescribed roles dressed in full costume." [Felix M., 1992: Ituri, Verlag Fred Jahn]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
E 3 NDK 16 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
0095
Frame value is 14.
Slide No. E 3 NDK 16 EE 72
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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