Describes the Hausa people of northern Nigeria, a muslim people whose customs are often primitive, making a living from fishing and farming. The film is a survey of their communal life, their customs and culture, their ceremonies and traditions.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321197
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Africa - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Anthropology
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nigeria
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities - Africa
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cultural relativism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Muslims
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)