Bembe

Photo above: Young men and boys participating in the dance of an ‘Atende leaf masker. The ‘Atende boys’ association functions as a preliminary initiation to various rites, including circumcision. (Photo Biebuyck, 1951).

Manuscript on the seniority principle in the Bembe kinship system: Bembe Seniority

Manuscript on Bembe kinship terminology: Bembe Kinship Terms

Manuscript on Bembe system of classification (in Dutch): Bembe Classification