Archive / Films / Mackrell Collection – Film 10

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B&W. 7:09min. Aijal, Assam, India. 1936-1957. Film made by Gyles Mackrell. Daflas and Aker dances: scenes of traditional dances performed by men carrying swords. A group of (Assamese?) women performing a traditional dance accompanied by several men with long drums. Scenes of traditional dances performed by men wearing ornate costumes and masks. Men rope swinging and traversing rope using cane hoops and baskets.

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