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Nigeria-1969: Men Weighing A Large Fish On A Tripod Scale Made Of Poles

  • Year1969
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationNigeria
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1969 Nigeria
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Men Weighing A Large Fish On A Tripod Scale Made Of Poles — Clip Details

NIGERIA-1969: Men gather on a sandy beach to weigh a massive fish using a primitive tripod scale made of poles and a chain. Local individuals in traditional attire, including a man in a red and white striped skirt, stand alongside others in casual 1960s clothing. The large fish hangs from the scale as they observe and interact, with the ocean stretching behind them under a bright sky. Shot on 8mm film, this vintage home movie captures a moment of cultural exchange and daily life with authentic grain and color typical of Super 8 footage from the era.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127561852

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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

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

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Date
1969 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
Nigeria 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
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

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  • nigeria
  • 1969
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  • beach scene
  • cultural exchange
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  • 1960s Africa
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  • archival footage
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  • nostalgic
  • historical
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  • 8mm home movie
  • 1969 footage
  • African life

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for requests needing 1969 Nigeria home-movie footage of coastal fish handling, local weighing practices, and informal cross-cultural observation.

Still Frames From This Clip

Men stand on a sandy beach around a tripod scale holding a large fish, with the ocean behind them.

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