Shilluk of Southern Sudan, The

Synopsis: An account of the rituals, mock battles and celebrations involved in the installation of the 32nd king of the Shilluk of southern Sudan, the most northern of the Nilotic peoples, whose dynasty was founded by Nyikang in the 16th century. *RAI
Series: Disappearing World, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 52 min. Videocassette. VHS. col 52 min.
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production: 1975
Availability: Hire (film - RAI Film & Video Library)
Sale (video - RAI, Granada); 2005 sale: £50.00 (+VAT +p&p) (RAI)
Notes: Broadcast on ITV 1/76.
Subjects: Anthropology
Keywords: ceremonies; Shilluk; Sudan

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