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Himba (Southwest Africa, Kaokoland) - Rite »Okumakera«   [Title Translation]

Himba (Südwestafrika, Kaokoland) - Ritual des »Okumakera«   [Other Title]
Year of origin: 1975, 1977
Genre: Documentary Film
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Production company: Irenäus Eibl-Eibesfeldt (Seewiesen)
First released by: IWF (Göttingen)
Distributor: IWF (Göttingen)
Author: Irenäus Eibl-Eibesfeldt


Keywords: Himba, Gehorsam, Häuptlingswesen, Homo, Mensch, Milchritual, Ritus, chieftancy, human being, milk ritual, obedience, rite
In the Himba tribe, who live as herdsmen warriors in the Kaokoland of South West Africa, the individuals of a Kraal community bring their chieftain the fresh milk to taste every morning. Only after he has tasted it is it released for consumption. This is s rite of obedience.

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