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Bawra

In Bagaji, a Hausa village in Niger, the Bawra is both village chief and priest for the rain sacrifices. Here he tells of his youth, his travels and his conception of life, and describes the tasks he has to fullfil.

Duration

01:17:00

Production year

Définition

SD

Color

Color

Sound

Sound

Version(s)

French

Original material

16 mm Film

Director(s)

Marc-Henri PIAULT

Author(s)

Scientific topics

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