Depicts phases of pygmy life in the Congo River region of Central Africa including gathering of food, hunting methods, bartering processes, witch doctor mysticism and native superstitions.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008857
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Africa - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Anthropology
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Congo - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Pygmies
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)