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Subject Ritual -- Africa, Sub... (4) Congo (Democratic Repu... (2) Initiation Rites -- Af... (1) Mbo (Congolese (Democr... (1) Musical Instruments --... (1) Show more... Date Circa 1951-1971 (2) Circa 1965-1966 (1) Undated (1)

Avery Research Center Artifact Collection

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Kingele pallet bell

Metal kingele pallet bell used by dancers in the nkumbi initiation ritual of the Mbo people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Ritual fly wrist used by doctors; long wooden handle with some type of hair attached; purchased from Turkana (Kenya).

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A basket tree stick used as a ritual status symbol, origin Epulu region of the Ituri rainforest.

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Ritual staff of office; wood is divided into intricately carved and decorated sections.

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