"Woop ... Wow ... Zung ... Zoo!" 1932

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South African tribesmen demonstrate war dances for visiting dignitaries.

Full title reads: "Johannesburg. 'Woop .. wow .. zung .. Zoo!' Native Warriors greet International Rotary Delegates with 'all-in' native war dances. (Sound filmed for first time)"

Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
4825
Sort Number:
32/017
Time in/Out:
01:06:50:00 / 01:08:04:00
Canister:
32/17
Film ID:
665.09
Issue Date:
29/02/1932

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