Africa: Congo Travelogue / "Prince Aho of Dahomey"
Category: Travelogue
Length: 21:10
| Film ID | F16-4047 |
| Film Description | Complete Film (?) Camera Original Never commercially available (?) ShotlistThe first half of the film takes place on the Congo River where Wagenya men are fishing with their characteristic fish traps, also showing the basic construction.The second half of the film is likely either Bambenga or Bayaka people, formerly known as pygmies. The first section shows children creating shelters, followed by a man climbing a tree using vines, followed by dances. Some of the Europeans or American tourists are seen giving food out to the people in the film. NOTE: This film does not seem to have footage taken in Dahomey. Perhaps the titles were spliced on at a later time |
| Video Category | Travelogue |
| Film Creator | Mrs. J. Shipley Dixon |
| Topics | Wagenya people, Congo river, People's Republic of the Congo, River transport, Trap fishing, Tree climbing, Dancing, Dance, Bayaka people, Bambenga people |
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