Edited film explores the dance and ceremonies practiced by twelve major tribal groups of equatorial Africa including Topoke, Mangbetu, Watusi, Nthori, Bahutu, Nahutu, Lahou, Pygmie, Bakuba and Kikuj. Filmed are marriage, birth, fertility, harvest, death and hunting ceremonies. Landscapes include savannah and volcano. Ceremonial body alterations include cheek piercing, tongue cutting and tatooing.
Legacy Keywords: Language and culture ; Rites and ceremonies ; Ceremonies funeral ; Ceremonies wedding ; Musical instruments ; Music ; Dance ; Funeral rites and ceremonies ; Body arts ; Mangbetu (African people) ; Tutsi (African people) ; Pygmies ; Hutu (African people) ; Safwa (African people)
General:
Local Numbers: HSFA 1998.18.3-1A
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The collection is open for research. Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
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Collection Citation:
John L. Brom films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution