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Reference

575

Shan Kubewa

Description of the ceremony marking the beginning of tilling activity in Argungu, northern Nigeria. The genies come to the village and possess the bodies of men and women for the purpose of forecasting events in the coming year.

Duration

00:11:00

Production year

Définition

SD

Color

Color

Sound

Sound

Version(s)

French

Original material

16 mm Film

Director(s)

Marc-Henri PIAULT

Author(s)

Production

Scientific topics

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