Sons of the moon /
In isolated mountain hamlets in Nigeria's Jos Plateau the Ngas have traditionally observed the movements of the moon in the night sky. The moon is a key symbol in Ngas cosmology, believed to regulate the rhythm of all life. The film traces the moon's influence on Ngas work and thought duri...
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| Other Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Royal Anthropological Institute,
1984.
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| Series: | Ethnographic video online ;
volume 1 |
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| Online Access: |
Full text (Emmanuel users only) |
| Summary: | In isolated mountain hamlets in Nigeria's Jos Plateau the Ngas have traditionally observed the movements of the moon in the night sky. The moon is a key symbol in Ngas cosmology, believed to regulate the rhythm of all life. The film traces the moon's influence on Ngas work and thought during a single growing season. The documentary tells the story form the point of view of a single traditional Ngas bard. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (24 min.). |
| Playing Time: | 00:24:00 |
| Access: | Access restricted to authorised ANU staff and students. |
| Language: | This edition in English. |