'Booto' Régulateur de la vie des Milenge (Boende, RDC)

Abstract

The Milenge live in the district of the Tshuapa, territory of Boende, Wini sector. "Booto" can be defined as "kinship, harmony, peace, affability". But it is also an invisible ghost, capable of solving the problems of life. It is represented by a living and animal-like bullet, which is able to move. Wrapped in dried banana leaves it is especially identified with a dwarf. The Nkanga (officiant) "Booto" is always the eldest of the heir family. He can be male or female. The presence of a "Booto" in a clan has some advantages not only for the owner but also for friends and the whole Milenge people. Synonyms: Isekota, Kokomikokomi, Ibong'Amputea or Bomp'Atome. Keywords : Bomp'Atome, Booto, Ibong'Amputea, Isekota, Kokomikokomi, Milenge Resume Les "Milenge" habitent le district de la Tshuapa, territoire de Boende, secteur de Wini. " Booto " peut etre defini comme etant " la consanguinite, l'entente, la paix, l'affabilite". Mais c'est aussi un esprit invisible capable de resoudre les problemes de la vie. Il est represente par une balle vivante et animale, capable de se deplacer. Emballe en feuilles sechees du bananier, il est identifie surtout a un nain. Le Nkanga (officiant) "Booto" est toujours l'aine de la famille heritiere. Il peut etre femme ou homme. La presence de "Booto" dans un clan comporte quelques avantages dont jouit non seulement le proprietaire, amis aussi tout le peuple Milenge. Synonymes: Isekota, Kokomikokomi, Ibong'Amputea ou Bomp'Atome. Mots cles : Bomp'Atome, Booto, Ibong'Amputea, Isekota, Kokomikokomi, Milenge Annales Aequatoria Vol. 26, 2005: 219-226