| NEATH AFRICA’S SUNNY SKIES Shembe, a tribal leader in Natal, is honoured by his | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5455 |
| Catalog #: | 52280 | |
| Clip Number: | 52280-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/71 | |
| Timecode: | 01.08.45 - 01.10.10 | |
| Location: | Inanda, Natal, Southern Africa. | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/DANCE: Ethnic / Cultural LOCATIONS/AFRICA: South Africa PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Misc | |
| Description: | “Inanda. ‘Neath Africa’s Sunny Skies. Shembe - Natal’s famous prophet - leads followers in annual Thanksgiving service.” Inanda, Natal, Southern Africa. Various shots of Natal tribesmen (described as Zulus) doing traditional dance. Shot of Shembe, wearing white robes and pith helmet riding horse and leading procession of children also dressing white. More shots of women performing traditional dance. Shembe is an advocate of peace, requiring the people to carry umbrellas instead of spears. Shembe sits on horse while it is fed. More shots of dancing. | |
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