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Kurumba (Westafrika, Obervolta) - Hirseernte und Erntefest

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Title
Kurumba (Westafrika, Obervolta) - Hirseernte und Erntefest
Alternative Title
Kurumba (West Africa, Upper Volta) - Harvesting Millet and Harvest Festival
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IWF SignatureE 587
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Production Year1962

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IWF Technical DataFilm, 16 mm, 150 m ; SW, 14 min

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Abstract
German
German
Hirsekolben werden mit Hirsemessern abgeschnitten, geschichtet, zusammengebunden und auf dem Kopf in das Dorf Mengao transportiert. Dort werden sie in Speichern aufgeschichtet. Abschließend findet das Ernte- und Totenfest statt.
English
English
Millet is cut, placed in baskets or in bundles, and carried to the granaries, which are then filled and closed. After the harvest is over the festival and memorial ceremonies (Apilang-Donda) take place and even the chieftain participates.
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German
German
English
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IWF Classification
German
German
English
English