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The ocre people : nomads of Namibia / produced by Abraham Vorster and Ana Roth Vorster.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Filmakers library online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Himba (African people)--Namibia--Economic conditions.
- Himba (African people).
- Himba (African people)--Namibia--Social life and customs.
- Genre:
- Documentary films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (35 minutes).
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1995, 1993.
- Language Note:
- This edition in English.
- System Details:
- digital
- data file
- Summary:
- In the desert of Namibia, life has always been a harsh struggle enriched by a feeling of oneness with the land. The people of Ova Himba were cattle herders, who followed the rains and knew where to find water and vegetation. They migrated between their encampments, the women repairing the huts with cow dung. Chief Kamasuthu, his mother, children and three wives always lived in the manner prescribed by their ancestors. They ground ocre with butterfat and herbs and decorated their bodies with this deep-hued mixture. This honored the fine cattle of their ancient gods. The drought and the war in Angola forced them into shanty towns and took away their dignity. Their children grew scornful of the old ways. This ancient, nomadic tribe, which had been untouched by the 20th century, now faces an uncertain future.
- Notes:
- Originally released as DVD.
- Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011).
- OCLC:
- 780752867
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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