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Kenya-1983: Traditional Dancers in Ceremonial Gathering

Kenya-1983: Traditional Dancers in Ceremonial Gathering

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  • Year1983
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationKenya
  • Duration5s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $188 USD
  • Collection1983 Kenya

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Traditional Dancers in Ceremonial Gathering — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm footage from Kenya in 1983 captures a traditional cultural gathering at night. The clip opens with a low-angle view of participants' legs and feet, showing colorful garments in orange, white, and dark tones. As the camera tilts upward, individuals wearing elaborate beaded necklaces and traditional attire come into view, engaged in ceremonial dancing. The scene is illuminated by artificial light, casting a purple hue over the grainy, nostalgic film. The setting appears to be outdoors, possibly near a village structure, with people seated and standing in a communal ritual. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 characteristics: high grain, soft focus, and rich color saturation, offering authentic archival material for documentaries, cultural studies, or nostalgic content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Night
Resolution
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Duration
5s
Pond5 price
from $188 USD
Clip ID
122987721

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  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

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Date
1983 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
Kenya Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Topics & Keywords

  • interesting
  • dance
  • god
  • wild
  • inhabitants
  • dancing
  • praying
  • animals
  • wildlife
  • kenya
  • 1983
  • 1983 Kenya cultural footage
  • traditional African dance
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Super 8 archival footage
  • nighttime ritual ceremony
  • beaded necklaces
  • African tribal attire
  • communal dancing
  • grainy vintage film
  • 1980s home movie
  • African cultural heritage
  • ceremonial dance
  • old film footage
  • authentic archival material
  • documentary footage
  • nostalgic 8mm
  • African traditions
  • vintage Super 8
  • cultural ritual
  • 1980s Africa

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