Drums from the past

Reference

559

Duration

00:10:00

Production year

1971

Versions

Original material

HD
4/3
Sound

Director(s)

Jean ROUCH

Summary

A dance of possession takes place in Zima Dauda Sido's concession in Niger. Turu and Bitti, the archaic drums, will be beaten during the ceremony.

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