Mangbetu (1954)
• January 1st, 1954 • 0h 30min
Documentary
Overview
An ethnographic documentary about the Mangbetu tribe of the Belgian Congo (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). The film features a discussion of various rites including the Mangbetu practice of head binding, as well as various examples of traditional music and dance.
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