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Kenya-1983: Aborigines Singing and Talking During Shamanic Rite in Tribal Ceremony

Kenya-1983: Aborigines Singing and Talking During Shamanic Rite in Tribal Ceremony

  • Year1983
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationKenya
  • Duration5s
  • Price$188 USD
  • Collection1983 Kenya
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Aborigines Singing and Talking During Shamanic Rite in... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm footage from Kenya in 1983 captures a traditional tribal ceremony under dim, purple-tinted lighting. Several individuals in patterned cloths and headwear sit and stand in a ritual formation, some holding ceremonial objects. The grainy, low-light film shows a shaman-like figure performing a rite, with others observing or participating. The scene unfolds in a natural, wooded setting, with visible film grain and color distortion characteristic of home movie footage from the era. The atmosphere is solemn and ceremonial, offering a rare glimpse into indigenous cultural practices.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$188 USD
Clip ID
122987735

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Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

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

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Date
1983 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Kenya Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

  • africa
  • tribe
  • aborigines
  • nature
  • music
  • culture
  • aborigens
  • singing
  • talking
  • shaman
  • rite
  • people
  • kenya
  • 1983
  • 1983 Kenya tribal ceremony
  • vintage 8mm film
  • African shaman ritual
  • traditional aborigines
  • home movie footage
  • 1980s documentary
  • cultural rite
  • tribal singing
  • old film grain
  • indigenous people
  • ceremonial objects
  • African folklore
  • archival footage
  • retro 8mm
  • vintage home movie
  • Kenyan tribe
  • tribal gathering
  • old film color
  • 1980s culture
  • tribal tradition

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