FRANCE · 1958

Moro Naba

Jean Rouch
French New Wave funeral rituals traditional leadership succession ceremonies Mossi culture palace ceremonies
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Funeral rituals for the traditional leader Moro Naba of the Mossi at Ougadougou, Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso). Election ceremonies for his successor. Preparing the feast for the end of mourning. Ceremony in the palace, the people of Ougadougou, the warriors in traditional dress.

Year1958
CountryFrance
DirectorJean Rouch
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