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Mangbetu In the Modern World, 1989

 Item
Identifier: EXH.003 AV-132

Scope and Contents

Mangbetu In the Modern World, 8/06/89. Exhibit info:"African Reflections: Art from Northeastern Zaire" 6/90 - 1/91 (traveled from 3/91 - 1/94). About the Music: the music heard in this section represents a variety of styles from northeastern Zaire. 1. Mangbetu signal drum; 2. Meje marching song with sanza by Ebogoma Gabriel; 3. Ngbandi dance with large sanzas and long bamboo pole beaten by men; 4. Mangbetu court orchestra of Chief Danga Dambo; 5. Mbuit elephant-hunting song.

Dates

  • Copyright: 1989

Extent

1 Videocassette (1 in.) : master

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

Contact:
American Museum of Natural History
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New York NY 10024 USA
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