Bakuba

Duration: 17

Year Published: 1957

Creator: Gerard de Boe

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Description: Describes the arts and crafts of the Bakuba people of the Congo and briefly describes other aspects of their culture. Indicates the probable origin of the Bakuba in northern Africa. Pictures weaving, embroidery, tattooing, and making of statuary. Shows trinkets used to decorate costumes and presents details of the most ornate costume of the hereditary king.