Film · 1969 · 20m

N/um Tchai: The Ceremonial Dance of the !Kung Bushmen

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Synopsis

Tchai is the word used by Ju/'hoansi to describe getting together to dance and sing; n/um can be translated as medicine, or supernatural potency. In the 1950's, when this film was shot, Ju/'hoansi gathered for "medicine dances" often, usually at night, and sometimes such dances lasted until dawn.

Details

Director
John Marshall
Release
January 1, 1969
Status
Released
Runtime
20m

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