Initiation into Possession Dance

Initiation into Possession Dance

22 mins | Documentary | Feb. 22, 1948

Ritual of introduction, for a Songhaî young woman from Tillabérie, in Niger, to the dance of possession devoted to "Kirey", genie of thunder.

Initiation into Possession Dance

22 mins | Documentary | Feb. 22, 1948

Initiation into Possession Dance
Ritual of introduction, for a Songhaî young woman from Tillabérie, in Niger, to the dance of possession devoted to "Kirey", genie of thunder.
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Original title Initiation à la danse des possédés
Directors Jean Rouch
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