Kweta dancers, 1930 - 1950
Scope and Contents
153 x 104 mm. The caption continues: 'wearing the extremely heavy skirt made from the bashee palm. This headdress represents cattle horns and the dances are portraying a bull defeating his enemies. It is accompanied by snorts, and the sound of beating heels and clattering skirts. It is an extremely exhausting and intricate dance, and forms part of the initiation ceremonies.'
Dates
- Creation: 1930 - 1950
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
General
WS.
Finding aid date
2004-09-21 14:41:48+00:00
Repository Details
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