| OK, CHIEF Celebrations mark proclamation of new chief of the Ba-Phokeng tribe in Bantu. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5825 | |
| Catalog #: | 158585 | |
| Clip Number: | 158585-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 59/78 | |
| Timecode: | 01:11:18 - 01:12:13 | |
| Location: | Bantu, South Africa | |
| Year Shot: | 1959 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Ethnic CULTURAL GROUPS: African ENTERTAINMENT/DANCE: Ethnic / Cultural INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Colonialism LOCATIONS/AFRICA: South Africa ROYALTY: Africa | |
| Description: | OK CHIEF - MOLOTLEGI EDWARD P.L. CHIEF OF THE BA-PHOKENG TRIBE - SOUTH AFRICAN TRIBE INSTALLS NEW CHIEF Celebrations mark proclamation of new chief of the Ba-Phokeng tribe in Bantu. Bantu, South Africa. Various shots of a procession marching along a country road in Bantu to mark the proclamation of Edward Patrick La bone Molotlegi as the new chief of Ba-Phokeng tribe. A military band marches past followed by soldiers and men in traditional African tribesmen clothes. Soldiers mark time as an officer in a kilt and a fireman's helmet stands by. Lines of women in skirts and blouses mark time and chant. Crowds of people gather around a dais where the new chief sits, wearing an Admiral's uniform, with other officials. The new chief talks to people around the dais. Tribesmen perform a traditional dance. | |
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