African Emperor - Mogho Naba In Paris 1953

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Paris, France.

Mogho Naba 33rd Emperor of the dynasty which has been ruling over the Mossis Tribes in the West African hinterland called High Volta country for the last 900 years was today received by President Vincent Auriol in the gardens of Elsyee Palace in Paris. Naba rules over 1,500,000...

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Agnew
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Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
67618
Sort Number:
UN 2537 F
Time in/Out:
01:20:18:00 / 01:21:10:00
Canister:
UN 2537 F
Film ID:
2494.09
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