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Kenya-1983: Young Boys in Ceremonial Dress and Beads

Kenya-1983: Young Boys in Ceremonial Dress and Beads

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

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Young Boys in Ceremonial Dress and Beads — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm footage from Kenya in 1983 captures a traditional ceremonial rite of passage for young boys. The clip shows participants in vibrant orange and dark garments adorned with intricate beaded necklaces and headpieces, performing ritualistic movements under dim, purple-tinged lighting. The handheld camera captures close-ups of ceremonial regalia and group formations, conveying the solemnity and cultural significance of the event. The grainy, low-light quality of the film enhances its authentic, archival feel, offering a rare glimpse into indigenous Kenyan traditions.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
5s
Pond5 price
from $188 USD
Clip ID
122987821

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  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: No
  • 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

  • tribe
  • ceremonial
  • passage
  • young
  • boys
  • supporting
  • tribes
  • people
  • kenya
  • 1983
  • Kenya 1983 tribal ceremony
  • traditional rite of passage
  • young boys initiation
  • beaded necklaces
  • indigenous Kenyan culture
  • ceremonial dance
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 1980s home movie
  • archival footage
  • tribal regalia
  • cultural ritual
  • African tradition
  • old film footage
  • documentary style
  • nostalgic 8mm
  • 8mm film
  • tribal community
  • ceremonial performance
  • vintage ethnographic
  • retro home movie

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