Bawra

Name: Bawra
Director: Marc-Henri Piault
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1977-01-01

1977 · 77 min · Documentary

In Bagaji, a Hausa village in Niger, the Bawra is both village chief and priest for the rain sacrifices. Here he tells of his youth, his travels and his conception of life, and describes the tasks he has to fullfil.

Directed by Marc-Henri Piault

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