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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Corinne Kratz films of the Okiek, 1983-1984
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1993.05
- Creators:
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Kratz, Corinne Ann, 1953-
- Dates:
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1983-1984
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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8 Film reels2 hours 58 minutescolor silent; 2400 feet8mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Footage shot among the Okiek (Ogiek) of Kenya. Footage includes documentation of a number of girl's coming-of age ceremonies at various sites (Sapoitit [Chepto] and Nkaroni), pottery making, beehive tending, trap making, domestic and economic activities, and scenes of forest and gardens.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or Anthropology Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Administration
Custodial History
Previously titled "Okiek Film Study 1983-1984."
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Corinne Kratz in 1993.
Processing Information
Titles are supplied by the archivist for untitled films.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Use
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Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Preferred Citation
Corinne Kratz films of the Okiek, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Number
Local Number
HSFA 1993.5.1
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa, East | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Kenya | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Okiek (African people) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Rites and ceremonies | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Ceramics | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Subsistence economy | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Subsistence farming | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Livestock | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Children | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Domestic life | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| silent films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland 20746
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